What are “Wie” doing?

November 16, 2006 by Jeff Shores, PGA.

So here’s the latest.  Michelle Wie has been invited, through a sponsor’s exemption, to again participate in the Sony Open (a PGA Tour event).  Let me start by saying that I think Michelle Wie is an amazing young talent and do believe she is going to be playing and winning LPGA Tour events for many years to come, however, can’t “Wie” go one step at a time.  Not really her fault, I guess.  Sponsor says “you get to play,” so she plays.  But are the sponsors really looking out for her best interests?  Who is looking out for her best interests?  Is it all about the money?  Or the experience?  Can she make the cut in a PGA Tour event?  Does anyone really care if she does anymore? 

Thanks for golfing with Jeff

Michelle Wie may one day play on the PGA Tour and I wish her the best of luck in doing it the old fashion way…Earning it!  In the meantime, I would love to see her win an event, any event, on the LPGA, hone her skills and grow up a bit…Shame on the powers that be for letting a young girl make grown up decisions.  What do you think?  

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