It's just not an issue because she has an innate ability to do the job. Rankin, who returns as captain when the U.S. Solheim Cup team defends its title next September at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, isn't sure how she arrived at such a stature, but suspects it is equal parts background and broadcasting savvy on the part of the late Chuck Howard, Terry Jastrow and Graham, producers for whom she has worked. Maybe a little girl's life is different with just her daddy. I've lived this sort of man's world a lot and maybe that put everyone at ease. As far as the job, the people at ABC were not looking for my perspective as a woman, but as a golfer.
Golf is different than any other sport, which makes it easier for a woman.
Even if you don't play golf at the same strength level you understand it the same way. There's a good balance between them treating me a little bit special but also, respectfully, as one of the guys. Maybe it's just the right mix of people but there never seemed to be any discomfort. The only discomfort for Rankin these days comes from her time away from home because of her duties as Solheim Cup captain and broadcasting work. As for TV, she has another year left on her ABC contract and is thinking the time is growing near to slow down.