SAS hardman Jason Fox believes mastering the game of golf is as tough as special forces training.

The commando, spent two decades in the military operating in some of the world’s most hostile environments, first started playing just before the pandemic broke out.

Since then he has become a committed golfer who is out on the course as often as his busy schedule allows.

He credits the game with helping him maintain his mental health.

He explained: “Golf is incredibly challenging, but so worth putting the effort in for.

“I’d certainly consider bringing my handicap down as big of a challenge as training for the SAS.”

Former Royal Marine Foxy, 48, was medically discharged from the military in 2012 with a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

He has told how he struggled with loneliness and considered suicide after leaving the forces.

Foxy now speaks extensively about mental health and uses his experiences to teach audiences how to be resilient and overcome adversity.

And he credits golf with helping him keep a balance to his mental health.

He continued: “Golf is such a great release for me. It definitely helps keep me on the straight and narrow mentally.

“It’s so important to have a laugh and relax on the fairway. When you’re having a round it’s important to chat.”

Foxy’s passion for the game has seen him team up with trailblazing golf brand Stromberg to launch their Autumn/Winter collection – that allows golfers to attack the green whatever the weather may throw at them.

No stranger to extreme conditions, he put the collection through its paces in the iconic location of Land’s End – which is renowned for having some of the wildest weather in Britain.

He explained: “Britain produces some of the best soldiers in the world – because we train and learn to operate in the worst weather conditions possible. And if you can operate there – then when you’re on a mission everything falls into place.

“The same applies to the golf course. If you can master the game when it’s lashing down – then when it’s blue skies and sun overhead, it’s an absolute breeze. This new Stromberg collection provides the ultimate all-weather protection – so there’s absolutely no excuse not to be out on the fairway.”

And while the similarities between the fairway and special forces operations may not at first seem obvious, Foxy believes there are important parallels.

He explains: “You have to have the courage to put yourself into environments you might be uncomfortable in. It’s all down to the discipline of being able to operate at a very high level under any circumstances.

“There’s no substitute for hard graft and putting the hours in – especially when the conditions are against you.”

Jason Fox was clad in a range of the latest A/W gear, including the Bandit Waterproof Jacket, composed using Stromberg’s most water-resistant & breathable fabric, and the Tour Classic Waterproof Spiked Golf Shoes, featuring a stylish design with dynamic traction to provide on-course versatility.

Starting at just £29.99, golfers looking to weather-proof their wardrobe can now shop the collection in-store and online.