“When you're a fledgling youth-type adult, it appears that all people in their 40s look old enough to be in a painting hanging on the wall of a stately home in England. It's not until you limp into your 70s that people in their 40s look too young to vote, and college cheerleaders closely resemble Yorkshire terriers.”

American author and sportswriter

Dan Jenkins was an American author and sportswriter. He was known for his long association with Sports Illustrated and for his writing on sports, alongside a serious amateur golf career. He played college golf at Texas Christian University and was regarded as a high-standard amateur golfer. His work brought together reporting, humor, and an insider’s knowledge of athletics, especially the world of golf.