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http://blogs.golf.com/presstent/2012/07/latanna-stone-10-qualifies-for-us-womens-amateur.html?sct=hp_t2_a12&eref=sihp

 

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Add the name Latanna Stone to the list of qualifiers for the U.S. Women's Amateur, which will be held next month in Cleveland. Stone won medalist honors after firing a 70 on July 13 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington, Fla.

 

So, what makes Stone so special?

 

She's 4-feet-8-inches tall. Also, she's 10 years old.

 

Ten.

 

Stone is reportedly the youngest person to qualify for a USGA event, breaking the previous record of 12. The tournament will take place Aug. 6-12 at The Country Club in Cleveland.

 

Stone has apparently been preparing for her time in the spotlight. She has a big-name coach, Charlotta Sorenstam (Annika's younger sister), and her own website, which states that Stone has won 102 tournaments and drives the ball 180 yards. And yes, Stone also has her own Twitter account.

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Thats great for her and an amazing accomplishment. I just think ten is too young. I feel like being in that atmosphere that young will have negative effects on her. I don't know if how if it would be as bad as a male doing it, but thats a lot of pressure very young. Hopefully she continues to love the game and does not lose interest. I also hope she does not develop socially like Tiger. Only time will tell.

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Female develop physically in height / strength / mentally most time earlier the males, doesn't shock me at all 8 times 12 year old girls have qualified. I would be more shocked by a 10 year old boy doing that same thing.Here is what I have to say about it.

 

A great reword for hard work in a game that she is passionate about and something she should be proud of.

 

Oh and kudos to the parents for getting her lessons young and having the funds to support the habit :)

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