Pre Season Interview with Joe Cardy (1st Team Captain)
What hopes, dreams and aspirations does Joe have for the season?
The Anglian League Fixture’s 2022 Start today for both 1st and 2nd Teams.
We took the opportunity to sit with 1st Team Captain Joe Cardy to get his thoughts on the forthcoming season.
Q1 – Joe, let’s start with a reminder about your background in Suffolk, years played, members of/attached to which clubs, involvement with the elite players
Well I turned pro at 18, having been a county junior since the age of 13. I was in a rush! I am attached to Stowmarket Golf Centre & Hintlesham Golf Club.
Q2 – You’re County 1st team captain. What does the role involve?
Well I am part of the group that selects the team, the final decision rests with me. I take the role very seriously as the leader who motivates and mentors the players, with the aim to have real strength in depth to pick from.
Q3 – Which tournaments do you think Suffolk has the greatest chance of success in for 2022?
I honestly believe we have a chance in everything, but the one we really want is the inter county event at Seacroft, that’s the one we have as a county still to WIN.
Q4 – We have the runner up in the British Amateur in the county, plus National Team members we must be doing something right?
We really do have top level county support from the junior programme up to the Elite 12 Support. The majority of our team members have worked their ways through the ranks. Its a constantly evolving training structure led by Keith at Aldeburgh GC.
Quick Fire Questions – for some fun
What Book are you currently reading?
“Your’e Awesome” by Matthew Syed
What was the last series you watched on Netflix?
“Last Dance”
When did you last take a golf lesson?
10 years ago
Who is your favourite Golfer of all time and who would be in your dream 4 ball?
Tiger Woods, and joining him in the 4 ball would be Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Ferguson
Favourite Football team? ( can we guess from the above).
Manchester United
Do you have a favourite Ball Marker? Or a Golf Superstition?
I like to wear something new, when playing something important.
What make of ball do you play with?
Pro V1
What Driver do you have currently?
Titleist TSI3
Hybrid or driving iron?
Hybrid
Longest Iron in your bag?
5 Iron
How Many Wedges are in your bag?
Just the 3
Back to more in depth questions.
Can anyone come and watch Suffolk County Events and Matches? If so why should they watch? And where?
Everyone is invited, we thrive on support and you will witness some great and attractive golf (guaranteed).- laughs. Hintlesham is our home base this year.
Which golfer(s) should we be looking out for to make a name on the National / International Stage from Suffolk in the next few years?
Obviously Monty which goes without saying following the Amateur in 2021. Tyler is showing great promise too, Teddy Hall could surprise us. Plus of course Gregor Tait.
Who is your tip to win the most points for the Men’s 1st team this year?
Jack Cardy and Alfie Halil ( no pressure lads).
Finally, some predictions on the potential winners of the SGU elite Championships in 2022:
Suffolk Team Championship (18 holes, teams of 3 from each club at Rookery Park) – Aldeburgh
Suffolk Amateur Championship (54 holes at Halesworth) – Patrick Spragss
Suffolk Open Championship (36 holes at Newton Green, includes Pro’s) – Sam Forgan
Race to Aldeburgh (the grand final which rewards consistency across the year) – James Tyler
Thanks Joe and have a great year
