IT'S going to be a sunshine start to the new year for Evesham golfer Jeremy Robinson, who will celebrate his 35th birthday in Barbados this weekend.

Robinson is taking part in a Pro-Am and he will be keen to flex his muscles in anger after a frustrating last few weeks trying to overcome the rigours of the English climate.

After losing his European tour card last season, Robinson faces a quieter 2001 schedule and he is hopeful of making his Tour debut at the Carlsberg Malaysian Open on February 15.