Zane Scotland

Youngest Open qualifier

Where a lot of people go wrong is when they fight the wind.

I'd say just let it do the work. That way it won't be mentally tough on you. Just accept everyone's score will be worse and play with it.

Zane lets rip at Carnoustie in 1999

I say I like playing in strong wind because I know no-one else likes it.

If you turn up and say: "Good it's windy today," you've beaten half the field already.

Also just do everything slower. Swing slower, think slower and even walk slower.

The wind makes you tight and agitated so if you take you're time then you'll feel more relaxed.

Playing in the wind

Into the wind

With the wind

Cross wind

Zane Scotland factfile

DOB: 17 July 82 Lives: Wallington, Surrey Career highlights: Youngest ever qualifier for the Open Represented England men's team at 16 Turned pro June 2003

What is links golf?

Links courses are based by the sea and a lot tougher than normal golf courses This is because they aren't man-made and use the natural lie of the land That means you get hard ground because of the sandy soil and ther rough is thicker And being by the sea the wind blows a lot more too!

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