Pat Holtz

Nickname: Silky
Home Town: Larkhall, Scotland.
Date and place of birth: November 27, 1968 - Hamilton.
Family: Fiancee Shirley, children - Jasmine (15), Darren (6).
Wins / high finishes in last 12 months: Scottish 9-ball Champion, ninth at World Championship, Irish 9-ball Masters Champion, three Scottish Tour wins, second in UK 9-ball Pro Tour.
Career achievements: Ninth in World Championship, Scottish 9-ball Champion, Irish 9-ball Champion.
Biggest disappointment: Losing in the 2006 World Championship against Wu Chia-ching in the last 16.
Favourite player: Efren Reyes.
Sponsors: Styx Pool Club, Kirkcaldy.
Cues used: Falcon butt with Predator 314 shaft, Mezzi Power Break Cue.
Hobbies: Football, chess, poker.
Home pool room: Styx.
Like about pool: Exciting, fun and quick, which makes it great for TV.
Dislike about pool: Nothing.
Occupation other than pool: I work full-time as a finance analyst for a major telecom PLC.
Descrive yourself in ten words: Outgoing, competitive, honest, fun, reliable and determined.