We all know that footballers enjoy a bit of golf, but why is that? We managed to grab a quick word with Coventry City midfielder Jay Tabb (pictured), and he admits that when he’s not aiming for the goal, he can often be found aiming for the hole, on the golf course!
Hi Jay, how long have you been into golf?
I have always enjoyed golf. I’ve been playing for about 10 years now, since I was about 14.
Which golfers do you admire?
My favourite golfers are Ernie Els, Luke Donald and Colin Montgomerie. They are all great Pro’s and I like their swings!
Are you a member at a club?
Yes, I am a member of a club called Wimbledon Park back home in London.
Do you play off a handicap?
I play off a handicap of 9.
Which clubs do you use?
I use Cobra Woods, an Odyssey putter and Mizuno Irons. My Irons are the same as what Luke Donald uses!
Do any of your team mates play?
Yeah a few play. Kevin Kyle is a very good and Steve Ogrizovic can play a bit, but I’ve never played with any of the others.
Is golf something you will look to go in to after you finish playing?
No, I’m not good enough to play golf professionally when I retire from football, but I will definitely play a lot more often just for fun and in competitions at my golf club.
Why do you think that so many footballers play golf? relaxation? competitiveness?
I think they play because most footballers are pretty good at most sports and golf is very challenging and gives you a good test, it’s very hard to crack, but it’s also quite relaxing.
Finally, how’s the football coming along this season? It seems that Coventry’s only consistency this season is inconsistency!
It’s going OK, we just need to grind out a few good results to get us going again. People only seem to remember the last results and not all the good games we’ve played this season! The wins against Birmingham and Southampton have proved that we are capable of big performances, we just need to produce that form more often!
Thanks Jay, and good luck with the golf!
Posted by Barry Sloan 
The Caddy 