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What are “Wie” doing?

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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3 Responses to “What are “Wie” doing?”

  1. golfwidow says:
    November 17, 2006 at 10:44 am

    Jeff…I think you make a great point about Michelle, however I think that she deserves a lot of credit for paving the way for other young girls to be successful golf pros. She’s an awesome role model for the sport and is managing to attract a different audience…what can I say, I’m a fan! Lisa

  2. Jeff Shores, PGA says:
    November 17, 2006 at 2:41 pm

    Dear Golfwidow,

    You are absolutely correct in saying that Michelle Wie is great for the game and that she is a role model for young girls getting into the game. I simply wanted everyone to realize that she is still developing as a golfer and winning some events on the LPGA might be just what she needs, in confidence, to succeed on the PGA.

    P.S. Be a Golfwidow no more! Get out and play!

    Thanks for golfing with Jeff

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