Every Tuesday morning, from April through October, members of the Longshore Women’s Golf Association play some very competitive rounds.
What makes this “06880”-worthy is this number: 80.
That’s not the average score. It’s the low end of the age range of several of the most ardent golfers.
Caryl Beatus shows up rain or shine. A founder of the LWGA in 1960, she’s been a stalwart player for the past 54 years.
She’s not the only octogenarian. At 89, Anne Krygier still pushes her cart nearly every Tuesday.
Anne Krygier (left) and Caryl Beatus, enjoying another day on the links.
Dee Andrian — like Anne a lefty and push-cart devotee — is there too. So is Joan Moen, the 1st to volunteer for any task; Barbara Rose, the founder of the Sea Squirts summer program, and Dottie Myers.
They don’t shoot their age — but then again, who does?
The women enjoy the competition and camaraderie of the LWGA, They join younger members in weekly tournaments, and 4 major championships. They have particularly enjoyed this year, when the Longshore course has been rejuvenated under ValleyCrest Landscape and superintendent Ryan Segrue.
The LWGA ends its season with a banquet this month at the Red Barn. After which the 80-something golfers will immediately begin planning for next year.
(Hat tip to Topsy Siderowf, LWGA vice president.)