Martin’s 2017 Review

Bummer of the Year: Tiger Woods In September on the eve of the Presidents Cup the almost 42-year-old admitted his career might be over. Four lots of knee surgery and four back operations in 18 months, with no tournament appearances between February and November all signposted that one of the great golf careers may be… read more →

It’s a risky business

Thought for the Day How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? Enough Already Henrik Stenson is going to miss the last two events of the European Tour season. They are the big money bonanzas, the Nedbank Golf Challenge that has just concluded in South Africa… read more →

Martin Vousden and Bad Form

Thought for the Day Never do something permanently foolish just because you are temporarily upset Class can be temporary, too When a tour golfer is going through a bad spell we often hear the mantra: ‘Form is temporary, class is permanent’ but I wonder. Leaving aside the journeyman pro who hits a vein of form… read more →

Rory’s Trouble As Vousden Sees It

Thought for the Day If you really want to do something you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse Rory discovers the realities of the good life Everyone has a boss; someone to whom they are answerable. Even the megalomaniac tycoon has to consider shareholders, or the customers who buy his services… read more →

Martin Vousden on Ladies

Thought for the Day People are more what they hide than what they show The wimmin are doing good At least a decade or so ago writers like me would often advise: If you really want to learn from Tour pros how to improve your game, don’t go to a men’s event but watch the… read more →