1. What is your favorite home-cooked meal?
Definitely a roast leg of lamb or a good old South African braai (BBQ).

2. What is always stocked in your refrigerator?
Water, eggs, butter, milk, half and half for my coffee, fruits and vegetables.

3. Describe yourself in one word.
Enthusiastic.

4. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
Cape Town / surrounding area - South Africa.

5. What's the best piece of advice you have ever received?
To play / master my strengths, and being mediocre at my weaknesses is OK or will be OK.

6. Would you rather have an early or late tee time?
Early.

7. Is there anything you are addicted to? Or can't live without?
Coffee.

8. Name one thing you miss about being a kid.
Not having a care or worry in the world - for example, not worrying about money.

9. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Back on a more permanent basis in South Africa, but still playing professional golf on tour.

10. If you had to pick one animal to describe you, what would it be and why?
A horse - strong legs and lots of stamina.

11. What is your favorite club in your bag?
My putter - I use it the most.

12. What was your favorite childhood television program?
Mr. Bean.

13. What is your favorite color?
Baby / blush pink, purple.

14. What movie do you watch again and again?
Bridesmaids.

15. What is your best travel tip?
To always be on time / way ahead of time to avoid stress - especially catching flights, etc.

16. Describe the best meal you've had while on the road and where you had it.
Every week I get fed SO WELL by my housing hosts / families that it would be unfair to choose just one meal.

17. What is the biggest strength of your game?
My creativity hitting tough shots / around the greens / short game / wedges.

18. What is your favorite place to travel and why?
Back to South Africa - it's just such a special place, and there's no place like home.

Quick 18 with Melissa Eaton

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