Vousden on Lineker, Match Play and Powerful Sports Stars

Thought for the Day Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you Lineker out of line Immediately after The Open, Gary Lineker had a pop at the R&A, accusing its officials, in effect, of being arrogant, patrician snobs. In an interview with the Golf Paper he said: ‘I think the R&A have… read more →

Vousden on The Players…

Thought for the Day If ignorance is bliss, why aren’t more people happy? A close run thing For a while there the Players Championship, which the Americans keep on trying, unsuccessfully, to talk up as the fifth major, looked like being a damp squib. With the greatest respect, the names at the top of the… read more →

A bit of inspirational golf porn

No, not rude at all.  But if these pictures don’t get you daydreaming of being on a fairway somewhere then you’re not a proper golfer. with thanks to Craig Sigl at GSS who regularly come up with some very interesting stuff here  You’ll find some great drills and exercises.

Did they really say that?

These are reports of phone calls to a course in the States. Really. Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Caller: What are your green fees? Staff: 38 dollars. Caller: Does that include golf? Staff: Golf course, may I help you? Caller: Yes, I need to get some information from you. First, is this your… read more →

A golfing roundup of 2012, with Martin Vousden

Thought for the Day: The hardness of the butter is inversely proportional to the softness of the bread That Was The Year That Was It has been a great year for sport but a mixed one for golf. Here are my awards for the 2012 golf season Bulging-eyed Raving Lunatic of the Year The Ryder… read more →