Golf has suffered a nose-dive in popularity since Tiger stepped back from the game following revelations about extra-marital affairs. “Golf needs Tiger… if Tiger needs milfs we can get milfs,” an unnamed source said.

“It may be that you will see milfs carrying the scorecards for the Masters at Augusta National in April. Nothing can be ruled out,” the source added.

Tiger’s situation has also impacted on golf here where courses say many members chose giving up golf to focus on infidelity as a new year’s resolution.

However, course owners are not unduly concerned. “The only chance our members have of getting their hole is on a golf course,” one owner said. “They’ll be back.”