WGC-HSBC Champions: behind the scenes

Watch the first video of a mini-series providing a behind-the-scenes insight into the WGC-HSBC Champions at China's Mission Hills Golf Club

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a golf tournament?

In the lead up to the WGC-HSBC Champions, the tournament organisers have launched HSBC Unplugged - an exclusive insight into what goes on away from the spotlight at a global golf event.

Several episodes, hosted by BBC commentator Andrew Cotter, will be released throughout the week, with the first one below.

You will see:

- Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter playing a prank on 2012 Open Champion Ernie Els - Interviews with Luke Donald, Graeme McDowell, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter - Footage of the tournament photocall

Nick Bonfield
Features Editor

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x