WHAT a breath of fresh air to see one of the nicest men in the world win The Open Golf Championship.

Phil Mickleson is the most popular sportsman in golf because of his continual smile, the dashing way he plays the game, respect for opponents and fans and how he conducts himself. When he was defeated in the Ryder Cup he applauded his opponent’s good shots, he always signs autographs for the fans and plays the game with a smile. He has a wonderful family and is a credit to the game.
Yes he is worth about £180m but it does not make him enclose himself away from reality unlike many overpaid prima Donna’s in other sports and when his team mate Hunter Mahan took a lot of flak from the press when he played poorly in The Ryder Cup, Phil put his arm around him and shouldered the blame as well. Well done Phil, a true champion.
Rob Hatherall
Spring Grove
Cwmbran