Steven Lam

Hailed as one of the brightest prospects in Hong Kong golf, 18-year-old Lam speaks to David Cunningham III about his hopes for the future and how he intends on pulling through his current barren spell

What do you think is the weakest part of the your game?
My mental game is definitely my weakest point. When I am playing bad, I start to think too much on technical aspects of the game, and as a result I can get in my own way. I try to prevent this from happening by putting a strong focus on my tournament strategy, and the shot I am about to hit, and by doing this I get myself back into the correct state of mind.

And the strongest?
I would say that my short game and putting. Because of my strong short game I am able to save lot of shots even when I am hitting it bad. When I feel good with my putter, I feel like I can hole every single putt, and this really helps my confidence, performance and scoring.

What are your future goals and what's next for you?
My future goals are to play on a professional tour. I hope to be able to make it on the European Tour or the PGA Tour. In the near future, my goals are to play well during the summer and impress some college coaches. I also hope to win the Putra Cup, especially since the team has the local advantage [Hong Kong is hosting the South East Asian Team Golf Championship in September]. I also want to qualify for the UBS Hong Kong Open once again.

How often do you receive instruction? And what have you been working on recently?
I receive instruction once or twice a week from Brad and Wilson. Right now I am trying to keep my arms more connected with my body on the backswing. I am also working on keeping my head more still and delaying my right foot release in the through swing.

What advice can you give aspiring junior golfers in Hong Kong and what is the single best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
There are two pieces of advice that come to mind. From Brad, which is "work hard and be humble." And from my father: "Set goals and dream, concentrate and work hard no matter how difficult it will be. Don’t miss any of your chances or waste your valuable time. It will never come back again as time goes by."

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