[HamiltonJay]

Been trying to 'splain that to some of the neanderthals on here for weeks, but they just keep clinging to that strength issue.

I know women who can't do 200 off the tee on their best day, but routinely route young bucks showing off their 280-300 tee shots. I know retirees who are in the same boat, but take these "strong" younguns to school on a regular basis.

Every additional asset you have helps, but if you think strength makes your golf game you are a fool.

[Guillermo]

Better to be straight than long.

What good is being able to hit it 275 off the tee, if you're in the stinking woods? (ok, I just described my game)

[Steve_Seattle]

A few years ago I played a round with an 80 year old man who never hit the ball more than 170 yards, but he never flubbed a shot, was never in the rough, and made every putt that was 12 feet or less. He beat me by about 8 shots; yes it was a short course and, yes, I'm lousy, but length isn't everything in the bedroom or the golf course.

[dwilli]

I knew a guy many years ago who was in his mid-sixties.

He had the first set of all woods I ever saw. He made a fortune by just knowing his limitations, most of from "grip it and rip it" players.

[ewing]

I would agree with you if Annika can still hit her mid irons reasonably high 25 yeards behind the men approaching the green in wet conditions.

If the course dries out, she may not be able to get away with it..