First thing’s first: Golf is good. It’s one of Ireland’s strengths. It’s played by young and old. It’s played by 15-year-olds and 75-year-olds. In Ireland, they say, it’s played by dockers and doctors. 20 per cent of players are women, which is more than in other sports. It’s a community. It’s the sport Irish people most excel at. It keeps people healthy and connects them with nature. It attracts tourists and creates jobs in quiet communities. This weekend, many people will be absorbed by a great sporting occasion, The Masters from Augusta. Now that’s out of the way: golf courses…

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