From Ken Condon

Reference Gordon G Simmonds' article in response to Colin Farquharson's "Personal View" about leading girls should be playing in leading girls' tournaments instead of forsaking them for adults' events. Scroll down a good bit to find both articles [or click on the links underlined - G].

Hi Colin,

Was about to question Gordon Simmonds on his response (will come back to that), but now having read your article , I have to say your view is a bit naive. In a very, very busy schedule for the girls during the summer holiday window, they have to plan in advance, plan comps, plan practice, plan rest, and plan chill.
If some 'names' dont play in a certain comp it does not demean the comp. The British girls open championship that you mentioned has had its biggest ever entry of over 200 (field of 144) with a cut-off at 3.5.
Don't think the winner will be saying it was a weak field cos blah blah wasnt here!
Getting back to my original reason for the email which was Mr Simmonds comments which were:
"Unlike the boys, there will be no girls who have not made it in serious competition by the age of 16, who will subsequently 'develop' into international stars between the ages of 16 and 18 through 'girls' tournament golf."
Couldn't disagree more with this statement. as he's obviously reading the websites that promote their young 'uns. You don't have to be part of the national set-up as long as you have a controlled progression in golf as well as maintaining a good education. Start to peak at 17/18 years and then you can then use this to enhance your career. In other words there are many 'under the radar'.

Ken Condon

+If you have a view on the above topic or any other interesting golf subject which is not critical of any named individual, you can E-mail it to Colin@scottishgolfview.com