(Originally Published on kivus.com & johnkivus.com)
Over the past few weeks the news has been saturated with examples of
young woman who no respectable parent would want his or her daughter to
idolize. The stories of Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and Britney Spears
make one wonder if the current generation of young girls have anyone
that they can look up to. After spending a weekend at the Pine Needles
Golf Course, watching girls like Paula Creamer, Natalie Gulbis,
Brittany Lincicome and the other young superstars of the LPGA, I’d say
that parents should start flocking to these tournaments in droves. If
parents are looking for role models for their young girls, they have to
look no further than the LPGA.
I’ve been to a number of golf tournaments, from lower level
tournaments like what used to be called the “Canon Greater Hartford
Open” in Connecticut, to upper level tournaments like the Wachovia
Champsionship in Charlotte, and even major tournaments like the US Open
at Pinehurst a few years back. Through all the experience, however, I
would say the atmosphere at the US Women’s Open at Pine Needles was the
best I’ve witnessed. Though the people involved with putting on the
tournament play a role in that, what really set this tournament apart
was the attitude of the players. Whether it was the smiles to young
children in the crowds, the acknowledgment of the gallery when the
gallery showered them with congratulations, or stopping on the way from
putting green to first tee to sign autographs, the ladies really went
out of their way to show their appreciation.
Though their demeanor and attitude would be enough reason for young
girls to have the ladies of the LPGA as role models, it cannot be
emphasized enough that these girls are immensely talented athletes.
Whether it’s the raw power of Britney Lincicome, the athleticism of
Natalie Gulbis, or the finesse and talent of Paula Creamer, these girls
are famous not because of some fluke movie or some inheritance they are
due, instead they’ve worked hard, developed their skills and now
exhibit their talent, skill and athleticism on a weekly basis. They are
living embodiments of practice, hard work, and dedication and are prime
examples of what a young girl should aspire to.
If I were to take a survey of my friends, or even males 18-35 in
general, the number that would be enthusiastic about attending an LPGA
golf event for a weekend would not be particularly high, regardless of
the fact that young women like Paula Creamer are in fact, magnificently
stunning in person. Though that particular demographic might not be
drawn to the course, young girls and their parents should be. In an age
when it’s hard to point our young people in the direction of good role
models, for one weekend at the end of June, the Pine Needles Golf
Course was bursting with them.
[ Kelly Cavanaugh ]
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