Here's Judy Rankin on the LPGA:
"I wish I had an answer for the LPGA. On the plus side there are more good players than there has ever been in women's golf. With all that talent it's hard not to believe that there isn't something right around the corner that will let them reach the heights they should. But problems abound -- some are of their own making and some aren't. The media does not recognize the quality of play. If it got a little more attention, its star would rise automatically."
Readers loved the issue.
Thanks for the great interviews in the sections on "Words Fom the Wise." I especially liked Peter Alliss (would love to sit and talk to him anytime) and the interview with Judy Rankin (lots of respect for this lady).
One of Judy's comments said that she thought par was an unreasonable goal for the recreational golfer and it made me think of a way for the average Joe or Jane enjoy keeping score.
What if you take the course and slope rating for a particular course and use the handicap of the golfer to develop a card that reflects par by hole for that individual? Instead of a 16-handicapper using a scorecard with a par of 72 the individualized scorecard might be a par of 92. This card could be printed when the golfer checks in at the club house.
Using this method, four golfers playing a match would have an easy way of determining who wins each hole without figuring "strokes" which takes up time at the end of each hole. I would also take the par number off the golf holes on the course. Having the distance and hole layout is enough for the average golfer. Keep up the changes you are making to your magazine. I know hundreds of ways to fix a slice or hook (still can't do any of them though!) but did not know a lot about Peter Alliss or Judy Rankin!
I thoroughly enjoyed the "Words from the Wise" in the Backspin issue. I really appreciated reading just their words without the filter of a storywriter or editor. Please consider continuing this format with the many other interesting and successful people who have contributed to our game.
Dick Taylor, Bonita Springs, Florida
Jim Porter, PGA, Red Hill Country Club, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Bob Carney
Photo: Brett Humphreys
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