It’s definitely not “par for the course.” but one 18 year old Westford woman is making it happen. Move over boys, and make way for Molly! Do you know Molly Smith? She’s the FIRST woman to play the men’s Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship, in their 115 year history. And this golfer is a rising star, just ask her sisters Morgan and Maddie, who also are golf sensations. They even have their own website and social network as Smith Sisters Golf. That’s a lot of competition in one family!
Molly Smith is breaking barriers, along with her records. The Westford Academy honor student is committed to play in college. Get to know the athlete so you can follow her journey in what is bound to be an outstanding career. Learn of her accomplishments, family and history with the game of golf.
You know how much we love our sports in Massachusetts, so here’s your chance to root for a rising athlete and Mass native! The Massachusetts Amateur Golf Championship teed off Monday (July 10). Molly is playing the same course as the men. The main difference is it has longer holes. But, she told WBZ CBS News, “It’s not so far different where it’s a huge adjustment. It’s maybe just a club or two on each hole.”
How long has Molly been playing?
Smith told WBZ CBS News Boston that she began playing competitive golf at the age of 10, but she said, ““I’ve loved golf from the get-go so I was playing pretty much as soon I could walk.” Golf is truly a family affair for the Smiths. Not only do Molly sisters play competitively, but both her parents play. Her dad, Phil is a former PGA pro. He is an 8 time Lowell Cities Tournament champion,
Molly Smith get a kiss from her mom after she won the Girls 7-9 division during a regional round of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Bethpage Green on August 27, 2014 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images for the DC&P Championship)
