Pink golf...

Thoroughly fantastic birthday today, with the exception of West Ham's disappointing performance against Cardiff, we're not talking about that. I havebBeen mulling over something that Simon was talking about yesterday. Back in the winter Simon was off 24 but hard work and plenty of practice has seen his handicap drop to 18 and yesterday he carded a nett 63 in the medal. His course management approach hinges on a simple concept: pink golf when necessary.

For the feminists among you, you may wish to look away now. Essentially, pink golf is taking an easy no risk approach to getting to the green. It is beyond chipping sideways and taking your medicine, it is taking two wedge shots from 190 yards, taking the easy simple route as often as possible. Obviously, Simon's game is underpinned by ridiculously straight hitting and when he finally gets custom fit and they sort out his ballooning ball flight he will be a hell of a player.

He has accomplished what I am dreaming of doing and a steadfast trust in the Rotella principles and his pink golf theory is certainly helping his progress. There will come a time when he will need to play more aggressively but for now he is a shining example of what can be achieved.