Woman Will Play at Hartford
HARTFORD, Conn. — Suzy Whaley has two young daughters who like to mimic her swing on the golf course. She may soon be a role model for many other girls.
The 36-year-old golf pro has accepted an invitation to play in the Greater Hartford Open, a decision that will make her the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event.
Whaley qualified for the GHO by winning the PGA Connecticut Sectional in September.
“I took a long time to make this decision,” Whaley said Tuesday. “I understand the historical implications of this decision, and the importance it has for women golfers.”
In the qualifier, when she shot a one-under-par 71 in the final round to win the tournament, Whaley hit from tees about 10% shorter than the men’s.
She will have to play from the same tees as the men at the Greater Hartford Open, adding about 700 yards to her game.
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