Q&A: Michael Sim on wildest golf dream, making jump to TOUR
 
Dec. 29, 2006

Editor's note: This is part of a series of Q&A's with the 22 Nationwide Tour graduates. In this edition, PGATOUR.com spoke with Michael Sim who won the 2006 PalmettoPride Classic. He will be making the jump to the PGA TOUR in 2007.

PGATOUR.com: Tell me three things not related to golf that you consider must-dos before you're on the wrong side of the divot?
Sim: "Skydive, stretch, shave.''

PGATOUR.com: What is your wildest golf dream?
Sim: "Have a hole-in-one on a par 4 or par 5.''

PGATOUR.com: What aspect of the Nationwide Tour will you miss most next season?
Sim: "The crowds.''

PGATOUR.com: What was your welcome-to-professional-golf moment?
Sim: "Missing my first four cuts.''

PGATOUR.com: You've been granted a 60-minute sit-down with any figure in the world of golf, living or dead. What's your first question -- and to whom would you address it?
Sim: "I'd want to talk to Jack Nicklaus and ask him what was the key to success in golf.''

PGATOUR.com: Describe the menu, from soup to nuts, of your next title celebration dinner. And name the wine pairings.
Sim: "Salad, filet mignon and Johnnie Walker scotch.

PGATOUR.com: Name five songs in your iPod.
Sim:Over My Head by The Fray
• Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake
• A Public Affair by Jessica Simpson
• Ridin' Dirty by Charmillionaire
• Me and You by Cossie.

PGATOUR.com: Other than winning a tournament, what would make next year a success?
Sim: "Top 80 on the money list.''

PGATOUR.com: The first time you're paired with Tiger, what would you say to break the ice?
Sim: "Good playing last year.''

PGATOUR.com: Who would you most like to hit balls next to, and why?
Sim: "Jarrod Lyle because I can annoy him.''