CHRIS HOLLINS

The former BBC sports presenter and host of Golf’s Greatest Holes has a so spot for Britain and Ireland’s legendary links, but also enjoys travelling to more far ung golf destinations for work and family holidays a great clubhouse for a post-round drink or two!

My ideal holiday fourball would include... my dad, my son and, if he’s not too busy, Rory McIlroy.

My most memorable ever round was... playing 18 holes with Rory McIlroy at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. I didn’t play very well, but it was an amazing experience. My most memorable moment was my only hole-in-one, which I got at Pennard Golf Club, which happened just after I won Strictly Come Dancing, so there was obviously something in the stars.

My favourite golf resort is... Camiral Golf & Wellness in Spain, formerly known as PGA Catalunya. It has everything you want in a golf resort – great hotels, fantastic food, plenty of space to unwind, and extensive practice facilities to warm up before playing the magni cent Stadium Course and its sister Tour Course. Then, even if you haven’t played your best golf, you can head back to the pool and relax with a wellearned drink.

I always travel with... a toothbrush, golf shoes –you never know – and a mobile phone charger.

The best hotel I’ve ever stayed in was... Claridges in London. My wife and I were lucky enough to stay there the night of our wedding. We unpacked and got ourselves ready in one bedroom, and then as I went to get a drink from the bar I discovered the master bedroom. It was huge. I was so upset that I had foolishly booked a very early ight for the honeymoon, which meant weren’t there long enough!

My favourite city in the world is... Tokyo. The size and intensity of it all took my breath away.

My memorable meal while on holiday was... the rst time I tried spaghetti vongole on a trip to Italy with Italian friends of my parents when I was a kid. It’s still my favourite dish today.

My worst holiday experience is... always the ight home! Why does it feel so much longer than the ight out?

My top travel tip is...

My top travel tip is... don’t let me organise it! I’m always late.

The second season of Golf’s Greatest Holes, presented by Chris Hollins and Paul McGinley, is currently being aired on Sky Sports Golf.