SAN MARTIN, Calif. – Karrie Webb’s Olympic dream hangs in the balance this week at the U.S. Women’s Open, but even if she falls short there’s a strangely rich consolation prize.
Webb has devoted herself to giving back to golf in her native Australia, and that’s where this story’s peculiar turn is more kind than cruel.
When the Olympic women’s golf rankings began two years ago, Webb was the top Australian. The Hall of Famer seemed a lock to make it to Rio de Janeiro, a dream she said was fueling her with new ambition as she played into her 40s.