I don't really know how to word this so bear with me.
I read this from Goughy yesterday; It saddens me to read it. By all accounts Goughy enjoys the Champs weekend immensely and it wouldn't be right if he wasn't there. Goughy is the main reason we're all here, having started up and maintained the best golf forum south of the arctic circle. He also rarely makes 'short' jokes.
I'd like to suggest a facility whereby members can make a donation to help him get to the Champs this year. Hopefully AndyP can set up a similar thingo to the forum donation thingo.
Goughy, please accept this without any fuss. We all experience tough times and at these times a golf weekend is usually the first thing that bites the dust. You deserve to be there.