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LoJo · 04-12-2010, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by dangerbob

How about that 16 year-old Italiaan boy that made the cut at the Masters. He said he'll turn pro in May of this year. Is there an age requirement in the PGA?

His name is Matteo Manassero.

There is an 18 yr old age requirement for the PGA Tour.

Matteo is going to play on the European Tour this summer. He will have to play on Sponsor's Exemptions, which he will undoubtedly get. I think he can play 7 times on an exemption. He'll also probably try to qualify for the Open Championship and ??? other events.

He was invited to the Masters (and last years Open Championship, where he had a top 20 finish) by virtue of being the 2009 British Amateur Champion, but any exemption into events for that reason will be lost once he turns pro.

Btw...he's going to be 17 yrs old in about a week. (April 19th or so).

dangerbob · 04-12-2010, 11:22 PM

Thanks LoJo...our golf encyclopedia!

Blue · 04-13-2010, 07:33 AM

Originally Posted by LoJo

Maybe the family needs the $$.

I hope that Whan maintains the LPGA age Rule.

There hve to be better ways to get money for the family than to make your kid into a pro athlete at barely age 15.

This rarely turns out well. How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now.

xman5 · 04-13-2010, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

. How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now.

Who?

LoJo · 04-13-2010, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

There hve to be better ways to get money for the family than to make your kid into a pro athlete at barely age 15.

This rarely turns out well. How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now.

I'm not claiming the Thompson's DO need the $$....just a thought.

As for Tadd Fujikawa....great story initially. Not a good story now. He's basically languishing on the mini, mini, mini Tour type events making $1000+ here and there. Dad is in prison for drug trafficking.

Thanks, mom and dad.

Blue · 04-13-2010, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by LoJo

I'm not claiming the Thompson's DO need the $$....just a thought.

As for Tadd Fujikawa....great story initially. Not a good story now. He's basically languishing on the mini, mini, mini Tour type events making $1000+ here and there. Dad is in prison for drug trafficking.

Thanks, mom and dad.

I know you weren't claiming that about Mom and Dad Thompson. Sorry if I implied that it was your opinion.

Very sad about Tadd. He could have been on a full golf scholarship in college somewhere. nurturing his talent and getting an education.

Alexis has had more success than Tadd has had. Still you never know what can happen when a 15 year old turns pro.

Saint-Just X · 04-13-2010, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

I believe Alexis Thompson is still younger than the young, young, very young Maguire twins. I agree it's a huge mistake to turn pro when she's not even 15 1/2.

She (Thompson) could be younger than the young,young,very young Maguire twins,but I'm not certain.

They are all fifteen,I know.But I'd feel really sleazy if I was to start looking up the dates of birth for girls that age ;so I'll simply bow to your judgement...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Blue · 04-13-2010, 09:46 PM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

She (Thompson) could be younger than the young,young,very young Maguire twins,but I'm not certain.

They are all fifteen,I know.But I'd feel really sleazy if I was to start looking up the dates of birth for girls that age ;so I'll simply bow to your judgement...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

It's probably not sleazy for me to look it up. Maguire girls: Born November 1994. Thompson: Born February 1995.

I was actually just guessing before when I said I thought Alexis was younger. I never heard of the Maguires until this thread. It was a lucky guess.

Saint-Just X · 04-14-2010, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Blue

It's probably not sleazy for me to look it up. Maguire girls: Born November 1994. Thompson: Born February 1995.

I was actually just guessing before when I said I thought Alexis was younger. I never heard of the Maguires until this thread. It was a lucky guess.

File the Maguires' name away,in the back of your mind,for future reference.

As they are very young,there is no need to burden them with great expectations.But,if they continue to develop,they could,Leona,in particular,be very good five or six years down the line.

As long as they don't have pushy parents...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

xman5 · 04-14-2010, 11:59 AM

You may want to check your dates.

04-12-2010, 11:02 PM	#11
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Originally Posted by dangerbob How about that 16 year-old Italiaan boy that made the cut at the Masters. He said he'll turn pro in May of this year. Is there an age requirement in the PGA? His name is Matteo Manassero. There is an 18 yr old age requirement for the PGA Tour. Matteo is going to play on the European Tour this summer. He will have to play on Sponsor's Exemptions, which he will undoubtedly get. I think he can play 7 times on an exemption. He'll also probably try to qualify for the Open Championship and ??? other events. He was invited to the Masters (and last years Open Championship, where he had a top 20 finish) by virtue of being the 2009 British Amateur Champion, but any exemption into events for that reason will be lost once he turns pro. Btw...he's going to be 17 yrs old in about a week. (April 19th or so).

04-12-2010, 11:22 PM	#12
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	Thanks LoJo...our golf encyclopedia! __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

04-13-2010, 07:33 AM	#13
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by LoJo Maybe the family needs the $$. I hope that Whan maintains the LPGA age Rule. There hve to be better ways to get money for the family than to make your kid into a pro athlete at barely age 15. This rarely turns out well. How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now.

04-13-2010, 04:57 PM	#14
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by Blue . How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now. Who?

04-13-2010, 05:40 PM	#15
LoJo Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Golf Course Posts: 2,217 Images: 1	Originally Posted by Blue There hve to be better ways to get money for the family than to make your kid into a pro athlete at barely age 15. This rarely turns out well. How's Tadd Fujikawa doing? Nice kid, turned pro at 16. He must be about 19 by now. I'm not claiming the Thompson's DO need the $$....just a thought. As for Tadd Fujikawa....great story initially. Not a good story now. He's basically languishing on the mini, mini, mini Tour type events making $1000+ here and there. Dad is in prison for drug trafficking. Thanks, mom and dad.

04-13-2010, 07:18 PM	#16
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by LoJo I'm not claiming the Thompson's DO need the $$....just a thought. As for Tadd Fujikawa....great story initially. Not a good story now. He's basically languishing on the mini, mini, mini Tour type events making $1000+ here and there. Dad is in prison for drug trafficking. Thanks, mom and dad. I know you weren't claiming that about Mom and Dad Thompson. Sorry if I implied that it was your opinion. Very sad about Tadd. He could have been on a full golf scholarship in college somewhere. nurturing his talent and getting an education. Alexis has had more success than Tadd has had. Still you never know what can happen when a 15 year old turns pro.

04-13-2010, 09:16 PM	#17
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,676	Originally Posted by Blue I believe Alexis Thompson is still younger than the young, young, very young Maguire twins. I agree it's a huge mistake to turn pro when she's not even 15 1/2. She (Thompson) could be younger than the young,young,very young Maguire twins,but I'm not certain. They are all fifteen,I know.But I'd feel really sleazy if I was to start looking up the dates of birth for girls that age ;so I'll simply bow to your judgement... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

04-13-2010, 09:46 PM	#18
Blue Forum Moderator Contests: Joint 3rd place overall winner 2009. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,650 Images: 6	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X She (Thompson) could be younger than the young,young,very young Maguire twins,but I'm not certain. They are all fifteen,I know.But I'd feel really sleazy if I was to start looking up the dates of birth for girls that age ;so I'll simply bow to your judgement... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X It's probably not sleazy for me to look it up. Maguire girls: Born November 1994. Thompson: Born February 1995. I was actually just guessing before when I said I thought Alexis was younger. I never heard of the Maguires until this thread. It was a lucky guess.

04-14-2010, 10:56 AM	#19
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,676	Originally Posted by Blue It's probably not sleazy for me to look it up. Maguire girls: Born November 1994. Thompson: Born February 1995. I was actually just guessing before when I said I thought Alexis was younger. I never heard of the Maguires until this thread. It was a lucky guess. File the Maguires' name away,in the back of your mind,for future reference. As they are very young,there is no need to burden them with great expectations.But,if they continue to develop,they could,Leona,in particular,be very good five or six years down the line. As long as they don't have pushy parents... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

04-14-2010, 11:59 AM	#20
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	You may want to check your dates.

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