Bragging Rights on a golf course has long been as much a part of the game as a putt. I have seen men save their little cardboard score cards just to show them off. Friendships have been torn apart, jobs have been lost, all in the name of a low score on that little cardboard card.
Into this much protected male arena walks Annika Sorenstam. Annika was given a Sponsor Exemption to play in the PGA Classic this weekend. There is a possibilty that won't make the cut, but that hasn't stopped people from doing their best to count her now. Even well meaning comments seem annoying to me.
CBS analyst David Feherty praised Sorenstam for her "courage" in competing against the men and for her "cheerful disposition and dignity."
This comment misses the entire point! Not one mention of her 'Skill'.
Pros such as Tiger Woods are behind Annika all the way, thus demonstrating again their ability and skill. They are ready and willing to play against any and all challengers. Gender is irrelevent. Bravo to these players.
Boo hiss to the players who say they will refuse to play in the Classic if Annika plays. Whats the matter guys?
I say Go Annika! The fact that you are even there to challenge yourself in this arena is wonderful! Whatever the outcome of the tournament, young female athletes are watching, and will walk in your footsteps one day.
All in all, this hoopla from the male corners is really Much Ado About Nothing.
Well I'm sorry Annika didn't make the cut. What bother's me more though, is her consession *sigh* stating that she tried and now she's going back where she belongs :( Well, where she BELONGS is playing PGA. She came in and drove just as hard as anyone there, she has the skill to play at the PGA level and would probably have made the cut if it wasn't for 40 cameras trained on her constantly. There isn't a guy on the tour who'd handle that kind of pressure. Oh yes, she belongs at PGA where she will face chalanges that will make her game better, not back in LPGA where she is on top of the heap.
Annika has nothing to be ashamed of for her performance. It wasn't long ago that Mr Woods failed to make the cut on a major tournimant but there are few who'd argue that he isn't the greates golfer on the circuit today.
Annika, don't give it up! Take a deep breath, get yourself focused, and get your ass back into the game.
Posted by: Bruce at May 25, 2003 12:36 AM