If you thought a dozen golf balls down your local pro shop cost a lot, then think again. This goose feather-stuffed bad boy, or the feathery 'Midget' about 1835 to give it its proper title, dates back over 150 years and is expected to fetch around £25,000 at an auction at Ludlow racecourse on July 12th.

Almost certainly made in Scotland, the ball, which used to belong to Old Tom Morris' mate, Harry B. Wood, is thought to be the only one of its kind in existence. Harry's golf ball collection broke up years ago, and whenever one of his prized possesions comes onto the market, there's always shedloads of interest amongst the ball enthusiasts of the world.

The feather balls were made with dampened feathers from a top hat, which were then stuffed into a leather case. Once the casing was sewn, the feathers would dry out and fill the ball, which if truth be told, is a tad more romantic than all these machines they use nowadays.

What we want to really know is how long Tiger could hit this ball and, whether we could beat him over 18 holes if he used it. Probably not, but he's got enough time on his hands, so if you're reading Tiger, get your cheque book out and give us a call...

Honestly, you iPhone owners are a lucky bunch. Not only have those kind folk at Apple given you a free upgrade to the second generation iPhone, but we often wonder whether there's anything in life you can't do with them; listen to music, take a photo, make a phonecall, send an e-mail, tie your shoe laces...

Next thing you know they'll be telling us that it'll caddie for you on the golf course .... well spank my backside and call me Charlie. Let us introduce you all to 'Plum Caddy' from Plum Amazing Software, a program for the iPhone that keeps track of your scores, tracks your putts and all other stats that make us golfers go weak at the knees.

What's more, it even plots points on the course where you've hit your shots (do you think it can cope with the amount of rough I find- Ed), which builds up a data bank that helps you choose the right club in the future. Surely it's only a matter of time before Steve Williams gets the sack from Tiger once these take off on tour? We'll keep you posted with more news as it feeds in from our tech geeks on the fairways...

Believe it or not, there other sports apart from golf in this world and there is, for that matter, more to the weekend than simpy hacking your way around 18 holes or plonking yourself in front of the box and watching the pros do it. Take the 2008 USA Rock Paper Scissors League Championship, which takes place at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino this weekend, where the winner will pocket a tasy $50,000.