Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Lee Breaks Tiger's Record

Hello. Congrats to David Lee for winning the US Amateur. Lee becomes the youngest ever champion at 18 years, one month, as he's 6 months younger than Tiger Woods was when he won.
Anytime you can subplant Tiger in anything, you're doing well. The question is, will Lee go on to great things?
The other more immediate question is, will he turn pro now, or wait until after he's played in the 2009 majors, which he can only do as an exempt player if he remains an amateur (which I've said many times is a dumb rule)?
Because Lee is so young, I hope the New Zealander stands an amateur. Of course, he has to be able to afford it. Colt Knost, last year's winner, whom I've praised for turning pro, was at the end of his college career.
Lee, like Tiger before him, has shown the college system is outdated. He's also another foreign player to win, which continues a recent trend. So maybe US college is not the right road to travel. However, he has some growing up to do in other areas. I don't want him to become another Ty Tryon.
All the best Mr. Lee!

Regards,
Steve

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