This year’s Masters was full of chat prior to the event about the up and coming stars. We saw young Rory McIlroy as the latest player to be labelled “
the next Tiger”. It was all about the debutantes who might shine and not the old guard. But this year saw a welcome change inspiring club golfers around the world.
At the age of 39, Angel Cabrera is the second oldest first time winner of a green jacket. He is second to Mark O’Meara who won in ’98 at the age of 41.
Jack Nicklaus, of course, is the oldest winner of The Masters with is victory in ’86 (which was the 50thevent held) over Tom Kite, Greg Norman and Seve Ballesteros. However, if Kenny Perry had of clinched the title we would have a new all time oldest winner of any major let alone The Masters. At the age of 48 he would have eclipsed Julius Boros who won the PGA also at the age of 48 in ’68.
Looking at the success of the Champions Tour it might be an idea to consider the oldies next time you bet on a Major. Could be a smart each way punt.
More importantly it gives heart to all of us who fear our best golfing days might be behind us, proving you are never too old to be at your best and fullfuil your golfing ambitions.
