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THE SUPERPOWERS OF THE OLDER GOLFER

It’s the patronising tone that irks me. The ‘didn’t they do well?’ astonishment from the golf world whenever an older player outperforms others. It’s like they only see the age, not the achievement.

“Veteran Stewart Cink defies all logic – and doctor’s orders – to shoot two rounds of 63 and actually win the tournament!”

“Oldie Lee Westwood needs oxygen and a continual supply of Werther’s Originals but somehow wins the European Tour’s Order of Merit in

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