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Should Alexis Thompson (age 12) be allowed to participate in golf's US Open tournament?
Results so far:
| Yes | 68% | 237 votes | Total: 350 votes | |
| No | 32% | 113 votes |
Yes
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Created on: March 08, 2008
I was never a really gifted child, but had I been I would have wanted to take that as far as I could
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by Ted Sherman
Created on: July 03, 2007
There should be no age restrictions. To qualify for LGPA tournaments, players must establish appropriate
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by Jack Clare
Created on: July 03, 2007
There is no doubt in my mind that Thompson should be allowed to compete in the open. Just five years
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Created on: October 14, 2007
Yes she should be allowed to participate in the US Open tournament. I don't think she qualifies for
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by Rob Purifoy
Created on: September 06, 2007
In the beginning age of young golfers Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia turned the game into anyone's sport.
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No
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Created on: June 17, 2009
Alexis Thompson is undoubtedly a talented young girl, but to think she has what it takes to compete
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Created on: July 10, 2007
Alexis Thompson, at age 12, may be a prodigy in the game of golf, but that alone cannot qualify her
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Created on: December 21, 2009 Last Updated: December 22, 2009
No, forget it and let this kid have her kiddie moments. Alexis as some of you my know is a sweet kid
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Created on: May 07, 2009 Last Updated: May 09, 2009
Alexis Thompson play in the US Open? How could allowing a 12 year old to play in the US Open be a good
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by Tom Inabnet
Created on: May 01, 2009
At age 12, no child has the state of mind that would allow them to compete with the seasoned professionals
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by Cj Casuto
Created on: October 10, 2007
Call me old fashioned, but a twelve year old girl has no reason to be on a pro tour with adult men.
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by Mazzini
Created on: July 12, 2007
By allowing a 12 year old to participate in a top rank event may get fans excited ut it only adds to
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Created on: October 20, 2007
Absolutely not. Why is this even a debate? A twelve year old girl has no place on tour with adult men.
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by ktarcus
Created on: October 10, 2007
Lets get this straight.
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