There is an old sporting adage that goes, “If your good enough, your old enough." It’s usually applied to youth taking their chosen field by storm. Well every now and then there is a story that reminds all these protégés that they did not invent being good, sporting excellence has been around longer than 1985. In response to yesterdays blog about how ankle biters are taking over the golfing world. Here is a tale from Shaun McGuckian showing that the kids aren’t getting it all their own way. Go on Shaun, drop some science (for our older readers that means please educate them). "Press coverage of the ladies’ game is forever saturated by stories of talented youth: Kiran Matharu, Michelle Wie, Morgan Pressell and more recently, and ridiculously, the 12-year-old Maguire sisters. But for all the column inches devoted to these talented young trailblazers, none could recall many stories of success. But one lady who certainly can is senior citizen Arlene McKitrick. A Florida native and now well over 70 years of age, she has a whopping 136 amateur tournament victories to her name. At least I get to choose when I go to bed. Despite only taking up golf at the age of 30, Arlene won her first tournament in three years, and in a career which is still going strong 40 years later, has amassed 90 club and event championships, and a spectacular 46 consecutive senior wins. Bookmakers wouldn’t be crazy enough to give you odds on an Arlene McKitrick victory. Even chronic diabetes hasn’t stopped Arlene’s journey towards amateur immortality. So when next you read of ‘the next big thing’ in the ladies’ game, spare a thought for the ladies of the game who go unsung. And for now join us in singing the praises of the incredible Arlene McKitrick. For up to date information on what’s going on at the GOLFPUNK Ladies English Open click here… Take advantage of our cracking 2 for 1 ticket offer by clicking here…
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