Monday Profile: After a stellar 2020, teenage West Point golf star’s rise continues
Rob Akins started coaching Emerson Blair when she was “a little teeny girl” weighing barely 60 pounds.
But Akins, a PGA professional and golf instructor from Collierville, Tennessee, could tell one thing right away: The 10-year-old from West Point showed a talent and dedication that far exceeded her size.
Blair takes first place in Augusta
Emerson Blair, a 9-year-old golfer from West Point, won her age division’s Drive, Chip and Putt Championship in Augusta, Georgia, on Sunday.
Swingin’ for the Masters: Emerson Blair heading to Augusta
They call her the “Queen.”
Her name is Emerson Blair. She lives in West Point. She’s a 9-year-old golfer. With one swing, she can drive a golf ball 150 to 160 yards.