Suzy Whaley - A Winner even when a Loser

Rob writes "Like another female golfer, Anneka Sorenstam, this story paints Suzy Whaley as a crusader for women and a winner even when a loser. There are a number of issues with this type of reporting. Firstly, her male golf partners were "exemplary" because they allowed her onto the green first to take the applause. Mindless chivalry? She played "for women and their daughters" and "carried herself with the dignity...of champions". Leaving aside the fact she qualified by "beating" men (she was allowed to play from the Ladies tees in the qualifying tournament), she ended up about 146th out of 150. Hardly a winner! I'm firmly for equality, but this incessant focus and reporting slant that women are taking on and "beating" men is pointless and surely just riles the men. In addition, how do the jobbing pros on the PGA Tour feel about a place being taken in the Open by a qualifier who did not have to meet their qualifying criteria?"

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