It's been a long time since Reilley has been in real contention. She plays a good round here and there but seldom does she put three of four good ones together and currently sits at #100 on the money list. Does anyone remember the terrible accident she had I believe in the late 90's. She broke her back in three places while at the time was playing for Georgia. She then came back in 2001 and lead them to the National Championship.
Not only is she absolutely adorable she has heart and I also heard Dottie Pepper say something about a recent illness to her mother although I don't and can't seem to find the details. Regardless, I would love Ms. Rankin to play some good golf and be able to walk away from this with her first win. If they are going to have a full field event for the Tour Championship there is no golfer outside the top 20 I would rather see get a win than this girl, who has the heart of a champion. She has been a marginal to good player since she's been on the tour and played some great golf in 2004. A win is A win however, and I for one would love to see it.
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You should get a DVD copy of the documentary "Drive" It is aabout the 2003 Futures Tour Season. It focuses on a few players, including Reilley Rankin. That was the year she won her LPGA card. It tells all about her diving accident and broken back and how the doctors told her she would never play golf again. The party with her relatives after she won her card is so emotional it had me in tears. Ever since I saw that I have always rooted for Reilley.
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