Bem-vindo a um novo capítulo da nossa série de entrevistas no blog, “Golf Journeys”, em que mergulhamos nas histórias de golfistas apaixonados e nas suas aventuras nos greens. Através de uma cativante entrevista de 5 perguntas, queremos celebrar a alegria, o companheirismo e a inspiração que o golfe traz às nossas vidas.
Nesta nova entrevista, temos o prazer de apresentar o nosso novo convidado – o único e inigualável Jordan Borad, the vintage golf fashion aficionado behind @vintagegolfwear, an Instagram account dedicated to celebrating the players and their fashion choices.
1- Hi Jordan, how were you first introduced to golf?
Like any kid, I’d grab my dad’s clubs and fool around with them in the backyard. My brother and I would play chipping games. Golf was never a sport I gave my full attention to. I grew up playing baseball, hockey, and, basketball. Everything changed when I was 15. My stepmother started taking golf classes in college. I’d join her sometimes and that’s where I caught the golf bug. It’s been a lifetime journey ever since.
2- Sabemos que os golfistas têm rituais e superstições próprios no campo. Tem alguma rotina curiosa antes do jogo ou um amuleto da sorte em que confie?
I don’t have too many quirky things I do or rituals during a round of golf. That being said, I do enjoy a few cocktails before a round of golf. Some people like to save their drinking until the 19th hole. I’m not out there to break any records, so why not enjoy myself? Salud!
3- Na Lambda Golf, celebramos o amor pelo golfe e a alegria que ele traz. Pode partilhar uma história comovente ou um momento divertido que lhe tenha acontecido no campo?
I always enjoyed playing golf with my Papoo. He was a great golfer. I learned so many things from him. The way he dressed on the course was impeccable! Razor sharp pleats, cashmere sweaters, and of course great golf shoes. He would have loved a pair of Lambda golf shoes! I still can hear him whisper, “Let the club do the work.”
4- Every golfer has a “dream” golfing destination. If you could play a round of golf anywhere in the world, where would it be, and why?
My dream golf destination would be Augusta National Golf Club. I’ve read so many books about Augusta and the Masters Tournament, that I feel it’s a part of me. I was fortunate to go to the Masters in 2005 and it only made the addiction worse. The only thing missing is letting me hack it around Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts masterpiece.
5- Que modelo de calçado Lambda Golf escolheria para essa experiência extraordinária?
Strutting around Augusta National would only be proper in a pair of Lambda Roma Black Diamond golf shoes.
Pergunta bónus: Se pudesse desenhar o seu par de sapatos de golfe de sonho, que características teria? Seja criativo e deixe a imaginação voar!
I’m a big Doug Sanders fan, so my dream pair of Lambdas would definitely need some color in them. I’m thinking of a medley of pink and lavender. With some sort of black lizard sprinkled in. I’m thinking of a “Varenna Pink, Lavender & Black.”
Thank you, Jordan!
Instagram: @vintagegolfwear
Fique atento a mais entrevistas cativantes com golfistas de todos os percursos de vida. Mal podemos esperar para partilhar mais histórias inspiradoras.