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March 28, 2005
Our fate hangs on the shoulders of Charles Howell III?
In today's Daily Telegraph (UK), writer Mark Reason takes a look at the fate of American golf due to the dearth of young talent.
"The second-placed Johnson is one of only three Americans who fall into the category of being both under 30 and in the world's top 90. It is almost unthinkable that the United States should have so few decent twenty-somethings, but it is a measure of a decline that has been reflected in consecutive losses in both the Walker and Ryder Cups.
By 2006 that number could conceivably be down to one because by next February both Johnson and Tiger Woods will have turned 30. That will leave only Charles Howell III, who will be 26 on the Monday after the US Open, to represent the nation's youth." [Daily Telegraph]
Now I like CH3, but is this really the best we can do? Maybe we should embargo the services of Butch Harmon or maybe ban college admission to foreign golfers... Just kidding of course (I wouldn't want to be labeled a xenophobe ;) Are you listening Paul Casey?
All kidding aside, the impact Tiger has had on the game will certainly fuel a new crop of young players, but the PGA could assist with better programs and more affordable golfing options for kids.
It's unfortunate that most U.S. professionals grew up hanging out with their dads at the country club from an early age. The game needs more future Lee Trevinos and less Davis Loves (no offense Davis, you still the man).
Read: Westwood reigns over America's talent drought [Daily Telegraph]
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