One of the most amazing things I’ve witnessed in the two days I’ve been here in Indiana at the USGA State Teams Championship are the old friendships being rekindled as well as new friendships being forged among women from all over the country. Many of these women are high-level amateur players who have attended many national tournaments. They’ve been paired with each other, competed against one another, had dinner together and learned to know each other on a personal level. So when they see each other again at such an event as this, it’s like old home week. Even for those who are new to the national scene, it doesn’t take long to become acquainted with other women who share a passion for the game of golf.
This tournament is unique in that it potentially spans several age brackets. The only women excluded from being contestants are collegiate players, so we are seeing a mixture of young, middle-aged and older players.
Golf is a special game in many ways. One of the most special things about it is how it promotes friendship and camaraderie among us.