Marjorie Curtin this year managed to win her Club Medal – at the age of 93 years of age!
The competition at Carus Green, which was a qualifier for England Golf’s Race To Woodhall Spa competition, sponsored by Your Golf Travel, saw Marjorie score a net -2.
With a Playing Handicap™ of 34, Marjorie shot 104 which included a net-eagle and eight net-birdies to give her a score of net-70 to win the June event on countback over Janet Ingham, with Avril Standing one shot back in 3rd, both of whom were over 30 years Marjorie’s junior.
“I was astonished to win,” said the 93-year-old, whose Handicap Index® is now 31.3.
Asked what her highlights of the round were, she joked: “Not going in the bunkers or water!”
Marjorie took up the sport 50 years ago, at the age of 43, and has enjoyed a wonderful career in the sport ever since.
She explained: “My highlights have to be my hole-in-one at Workington Golf Club, as well as being Lady Captain of Kirkby Lonsdale and Casterton Golf Clubs, as well as playing in the Cecil Leitch League. It’s all been memorable!”
With women’s golf becoming more and more popular, the former Primary School Teacher had the following message for fellow females looking to get into the sport: “Golf is a sport that you can enjoy your whole life. It’s such a great sport for families to play together.
“After my son injured his knee playing rugby, we would hit a few balls on the field. Both my son and husband played, in fact, that’s why we bought Carus Green Golf Club in 2003 – we just loved playing golf.
“My husband Mike wanted everyone to have access to golf. Now my grandchildren play and it’s great to see their enthusiasm for the sport. What other sport can a 93-year-old play alongside their grandchildren aged 8 and 9?”
Marjorie, whose golfing idol is the late, great Seve Ballesteros, said she has no plans to quit playing. She added: “I’ll keep going for as long as I can. You make lifelong friends and meet people from all over the world, it keeps you fit, healthy and is a great social game.
“There is always someone to chat to and have coffee and cake with and to go on social outings with.”