"That is hardly elitist."

Martin Ziegler files an optimistic Scotsman story on golf's chances for inclusion in the 2016 Olympic Games. How about this part of the International Golf Federation's case, made by Peter Dawson:

"Golf has become a very affordable sport. In the USA, 72 per cent of courses are public facilities, 56 per cent of players have a household income of 25,000 to 100,000 dollars. That is hardly elitist."

I wonder if he displays any kind of nervous tick as he says that, presumably not wearing his R&A jacket?

And since the women's majors aren't quite as well defined, I actually believe this could become the case on the women's side:

Michelle Wie, women's golf most famous player, said taking part in the Olympics would be "the highest achievement for every golfer".

She said: "Winning an Olympic medal will be the highest point you could reach. Competing for your country would make the stakes that much higher."