As I had nothing better to do yesterday (golf course closed and flying not advisable), I finally got round to reading a book I was given as a Christmas present, which was Nigel Mansell's new autobiography.
He is generally known as a racing driver, but he is also a pretty useful golfer, playing off scratch for many years and once playing in the Australian Open. He still plays off 3 in his 60's despite a catalogue of motor racing injuries that would have put most people in a wheelchair. These include a broken neck, several broken backs, a badly smashed foot and several severe concussions!
For many years he was the owner and developer of Woodbury Park Golf Club in Devon, which he eventually sold for £18 million. He also found time to be a Special Constable in the Police Force, to be a Formula One Steward, and to run a charity. He is also a good enough magician to be a member of the Magic Circle. A pretty amazing guy.
He is generally known as a racing driver, but he is also a pretty useful golfer, playing off scratch for many years and once playing in the Australian Open. He still plays off 3 in his 60's despite a catalogue of motor racing injuries that would have put most people in a wheelchair. These include a broken neck, several broken backs, a badly smashed foot and several severe concussions!
For many years he was the owner and developer of Woodbury Park Golf Club in Devon, which he eventually sold for £18 million. He also found time to be a Special Constable in the Police Force, to be a Formula One Steward, and to run a charity. He is also a good enough magician to be a member of the Magic Circle. A pretty amazing guy.
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