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There's been much hullabaloo over 15-year-old Michelle Wie's sponsor's exemption to play the John Deere Classic on the PGA with the men. As far as I can tell, there are 2 main criticisms:
1. She's taking away a spot that a PGA tour male pro would've received (who's trying to earn a living);
2. She should win a few tournaments with the ladies before "practicing" on the men's tour.
My take: You can't blame Michelle for (1) -- blame the sponsors of the tournament. They're the ones inviting the golfers, and they foot the bill. (2) is more of a concern, but I think you've got to leave the decision up to Michelle (and her parents and golf pro David Leadbetter) on what's best for her at this stage of her career. If I were 15 again and had her game, I'd do it, too.
UPDATE on April 15: Apparently, there's been a Power Fade spotting. Read the entertaining comments below.
31 Comments:
Rumor has it that there was a tournament last weekend, but being near the 15th, I wouldn't know anything about it. Actually, I'm not sure if I get bitter this time of year because I work so much, or I don't get to hear that sweet melody on TV. Anywho...some great items:
Fuzzy Zoeller getting penalized 4 strokes for having too many clubs in the bag...I figure once you are that age, you are allowed to have as many clubs in the bag as you want. Give him the Rodney Dangerfield bag. Get the patrons dancing in the fairways. Smoke some azaleas.
Billy Casper breaking the scoring record at Augusta, and then not signing his scorecard to keep himself out of the recordbooks. Think Hootie had a little side chat with him? Think he'll be getting one of those friendly postcards next year. "Dear Billy, if you don't come, we'll send you your Chapions Dinner plate...we promise."
Tiger's chip. Let's break this down. That shot will be shown on every sports related station, and news station, and local news segment for the next three days. Then it will be in every year end sports recap, and then in every golf major preview. I'd say it will be shown a minimum of a thousand times in the next few days (they showed it about 14 times during the Masters telecast). Lets say the showing of the Nike symbol on the ball as it sits on the edge of the cup is $10,000 per showing (to Nike...and I'd say it's worth far more than that). That's $10,000,000. Think they made a smart move signing Tiger? How many high-fives were going on at Nike headquarters when that shot fell? How much you want to bet there isn't an ad campaign related to it in the works?
Do you think Tiger sits at home with Blondie and says..."See how the swish symbol is off kilter there as it falls in the hole? That's the greenskeeper's fault. That is gonna be a sticky situation in the next renegotiation contract with Nike. I told them the trademark would be centered when the ball fell. Ahhh...but do you see how I got the pink shirt and yellow shirt fatty patrons to dance with each other in the background. Best hundred dollars I ever spent." Say what you will about Tiger, but he has a way of making televisers and advertisers happy. Those final shots that always seemed to fall for Jordan...are they lucky, or is it true that the harder you work, the luckier you get.
Poor Dimarco...a lot of time spent in the final grouping in a major, and nothing to show. He played well enough this time...unfortunately for him, Tiger decided to rejoin the majors. Or his last green jacket didn't fit him anymore. Wonder if his US Open trophy is getting dusty?
Thanks for the invite to comment Golf Guys...wish I could have added more during the week, but the paperwork on my desk attacked me, and it was a battle to get to this point.
Regarding Wie, one more thing to note is that had she been pro last year, she would have qualified on the LPGA and retained her card...easily. And i agree with the comment on what to do if you were in her shoes...same as Billy Casper...if I'm allowed to attend the Masters, and i can stand, I'm playing. If I'm 15 and invited to play a men's event, I'm playing. If she makes the cut,, she'll be in the recordbooks forever, which ain't all bad.
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the "taking food out of the mouths of the working pro" argument doesn't hold any water. having wie there will increase the take at the gate, increase the advertising revenue, and bring more interest to the sport. in the long run this leads to higher purses and more dough for "the working pro". they should thank her for playing. let's compare year over year ratings for the John Deere Snoozer when it's over.
the second argument is weak too. wie has proven that she can hold her own and not embarrass herself playing with the boys.
Michelle Wie is an arrogant, condescending, conceited piece of trash. She has no personality. All she does is brag about herself. She doesn’t have it mentally to play on the tour. If her father took her and himself to a psychiatrist, they might make some headway. All they are interested in is making a lot of money. She is a loser, as is her dad. She should stay in school, go to college, and live a life. She has potential, but if she continues to think she can beat the big boys, she is very mistaken!
Michelle is Wie off course. She simply should not be allowed to compete without first proving herself on the Lpga. Do you know why Venus or Serena Williams have not taken on Andy Roddick or Roger Federer? I know, because they would get their asses kicked all over the court. They know their place and that is on the women's circuit. Michelle Wie has not proven anything to me or herself. She failed to make the weekend on HER HOME COURSE, for God Sake!!! Stay in school, go to college and when you can stay on the porch with the big dogs, knock yourself out!!
Michelle Wie missed the cut by only 2 strokes at the John Deere which was not held on her home course.She will make a great many PGA cuts, and she has proven a great deal to me. What she has proven to herself is something only she can know.
I think there's a lot of mean spirited , jealous people saying things about Michelle Wie . So she's young and talented and making pots of money . So what ? Good luck to her . If we all showed the same dedication to our jobs we'd all be a whole lot richer
Michelle Wie comes across as a self-centered wierdo to me. Her comments always sound like something inspired from a "positive thinking manual". Apparently she never has a thought except about herself. She is positioned for a large burnout.
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a lot of you are punishing the girl for trying. if you had her skills at 16, wouldn't you try?
as for today, she could have won the kraft championship--she needs another caddy, this guy sucks. i would have prevented wie from chipping to the 72nd hole, when she should have used the putter. that guy is an idiot and she should get rid of him.
Michelle is just a kid with big dreams...too bad some of you could never aspire as high as the great people in this world do...then you wouldn't be ranting about the trivialities that seem to abound on these pages...when you dour critics can even come close to the achievements of Michelle, then you can criticize but until then, I suggest you keep eating your TV dinners and procrastinate about your beer bellies!
im happy that tight eyes WIE didn't made the cut to qualify in the men's u.s. open. Im beginning to believe that WIE that tight eyes is a TOMBOY.
Michelle Wie is a POO-POO-scooper
Michelle wie has no balls to compete with the men
I am getting a little wore down on the debate about Ms. Wie. If you haven't notice lately she has, as a 16 yr old, done very well in the women events she has played. Even though she has not won, she has scored very well in most events. (Did anyone see the Women's US Open) or yeah, she is ONLY 16yrs old. Also you also need to remember she is still not a member on the LPGA. Because of the rules she cannot be a member until 18yrs. This gives her the time to take the special exemptions to play in PGA events. These exemptions do not however take away from anyone on the PGA tour except a special exemption that could be anyone. How many times did Jack Nickalaus,Arnie,Gary Player,etc..get special exemptions after their prime and had NO chance of winning the tournament. Let the young lady enjoy the moment. I know all of us would love to be playing golf for a living(but at 16..ouch)
Michelle Why(as in pie)
Why must you try to compete with the men? Do you think you may be a man in womens clothing? Is that a clit or????? You could not beat our club champion(+2hdcp)who is a fella. Do you not want to play with the girls because you can't keep your mind on your game with them bending over? Hell I'm a 4 hdcp and I would not be afraid of you in match play at all.Give it up and have some pineapple and get laid by one of you natives.
Hang_ten, learn to speak english. What's your excuse for not going to college? Too stupid or too lazy?
I have been a Michelle Wie fan up to now. Her actions at the British Open revealed some major character flaws. Moving the stone in the bunker with her wedge and then claiming ingnorance was extremely dissapointing. I think golf is simply a money matter for her and her family. Firing her caddy was just icing on the cake. She has a total lack of integrity and if she keeps up, other professionals, sponsors and fans will begin to distance themselves, as I have.
I went to Lytham St. Annes to watch the Wheetabix Women's British Open this year (2006). In the pro-am the day before you could see very clearly who is the world's number one: Annika Sorenstam. Why? She gave her co-players an enjoyable round of golf, when asked whether the group in front was far enough away so that the player could hit his drive, she responded cheerfully. When others were in the rough she looked for their lost ball patiently.
What did Michelle do in the pro-am? She was accompanied by David Leadbetter and made a fool of her co-players by immitating their swing flaws. When others were in the rough she sat down on the fairway (when playing hole number 10). She just seems to be so concerned about her looks.
I'm surprised at the trivial criticisms leveled at a teen ager. Given all the daily problems teens face in this country you'd think we'd be more encouraging and supportive of one who's trying. We've got a bunch of sour pusses who are simply jealous of another teen who is getting more publicity than they. We are not very forgiving and find it easier to "put down" someone who is trying.
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Wie, how the hell does she think she is going to make a cut on the men's tour. Give me a fucking break. This little GIRL needs to take her little ass back to high school and get an education in psychology. She hasn't even shown to be a threat on the LPGA, why would anyone take her seriuosly in trying to compete with grown MEN on the PGA? The more cuts she doesn't make on the Men's tour, the more of a jackass she looks like! She's an embarassment to the succsess of young golfers, worldwide!!!!!!!! I hope she is revoked from the PGA, period.
Mr. Michelle Wie is an idiot. She must prove herself on the LPGA first.
Well, she can always pose for Playboy when her breasts grow. Hef will fund her retirement.
I hate Michelle Wie. She's terrible and just had her worst round ever at the sony open. What the hell is she doing in men's tournaments? Who allows her to play? She can't play with the men and should stop trying. Who does she think she is?
Typical Korean
Drop from the Samsung Tournament and let a real LPGA player have the slot, you do not deserve nor have you earned it!
I can't stand her. They should ship her back to Q-school and not let her play another tournament until she qualifies to do so. Right now she is an embarrassment to women's golf and shouldn't even be on the course with the true golfers. Other than being a ring card girl at a Tyson fight, I don't see what she's good for at this point.
Michelle Wie is a decent ameature AT BEST!! Sure she's young but trying to hack into the Men's Tour or even the PRO Tour is now being proven rediculous.
Nike should be ashamed of themselves. This broad is more of a joke than a sports idol.
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where do you guys get your info about Michell Wie making a lot of money? she might make some money from sponsors still, but that is dwindling and she has only won $28,000 this year. She is the Amy Winehouse of womens golf and we are all just sitting back and watching her implode.
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