At The Northern Echo, we like to have sports writers who know their stuff and follow their instincts.

Congratulations are, therefore, due to Chief Sports Writer Scott Wilson who tipped the winner of golf's US Masters at 100-1.

"I'll be having an each-way flutter on 100-1 shot Angel Cabrera," announced Wilson in his column on the eve of the big event.

"How much did you win?" I asked when he texted to remind his editor of his sporting genius.

"Nothing. I forgot to put the bet on," was the reply.