“Was Phil Mickelson right all along?” Asks Vousden

Thought for the Day Life is like an onion; you peel off one layer at a time and sometimes you weep Was Phil Mickelson right all along? Leftie has been rightly criticised for the way he left the PGA Tour but when he said that LIV Golf might be good for his alma mater (or… read more →

Martin Vousden and Friends

Thought for the Day Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves Stay away from me Golf is a fun, sociable activity, and much of its pleasure derives from the people with whom you share the fairways, but there are a few, and thankfully only a few, golfers who you would prefer… read more →

Martin Vousden remembers Kathy Whitworth and Barrie Lane.

Thought for the Day Real difficulties can be overcome; it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable Goodbye and Thank You Since Christmas Eve we have lost two golfers of wildly contrasting careers but who nevertheless shared one outstanding characteristic – they were both remarkable people. In a game where, thankfully, decency and good… read more →

Vousden’s 2022 round up

It has been a troubled, different kind of year in golf. We remember some of the outstanding moments Anti-climax of the Year: LIV Golf International Series Sandwiched between a thrilling Canadian Open, won by Rory McIlroy, and a tremendous US Open, the LIV opener was dull and pedestrian in comparison. A greater contrast between meaningful… read more →

More on LIV from Vousden

Thought for the Day Experience is the name people give to their mistakes Lies, Damned Lies and Delusions It is quite mind-boggling to observe the capacity that some people have for self-delusion. The ability to shout and scream that they are correct, in direct contradiction to all available evidence. It always makes me think two… read more →