Juli Inkster is 66, but her golf still has plenty of bite. She’s out there shooting scores that can make players half her age nervous. It’s a pretty cool story already, right?
Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, 66, became the oldest player to make the cut at the Dow Championship, teaming with 27-year-old Angel Yin for a 68 in fourballs to advance to the final two days at Midland Country Club.
Juli Inkster, the World Golf Hall of Famer with seven major titles and a record number of Solheim Cup matches under her belt, is dusting off the clubs to play in the LPGA's team event.
Juli Inkster was poised to become the oldest player in LPGA history to make a 36-hole cut until consecutive bogeys on her back nine led to a 74. She was at 1-under 143, and ended up missing the weekend cut by a stroke.
Women's golf has blossomed into an international game, especially in the Asian markets where it has become an obsession for some. While its future looks bright, it's fun to look back and honor the past.