What connections do you see between golf and investing?
The obvious connection would be the need to control your emotions. You can't let a negative situation on the course get the better of you – and the same applies when it comes to investing. Likewise, getting too excited – getting too ahead of yourself – can be disadvantageous in both disciplines. Staying in the present and maintaining your goals is key.
When did you start playing?
When I was seven. My stepfather was a member of the Hong Kong Golf Club – he joined in the 1960s – and I played most of my golf in those early years at Deep Water Bay, until I became good enough to play on the courses at Fanling.
How often do you play?
I average twice a week – once on the weekend and I try to get out for a midweek round, too. It all depends how busy I am. One of the advantages of being my own "boss" is that I can decide my own schedule. The disadvantage, however, is that I'm constantly working out of usual office hours, particularly late at night when I start receiving emails from my clients in the US and Europe.
What's been your best ever round?
I've had a 61 on each of the three courses at Fanling (pictured) . Those rounds were all during practice, although there may have been some money on the line [laughs]. My best tournament score was the 64 I shot over the New Course at Fanling in the second round of this year's HKPGA Championship.
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