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This whole "learning how to win" is complete and u...

2006-07-09T13:23:00.000-07:00

This whole "learning how to win" is complete and utter bullshit. You learn how to win by playing against the best. If Michelle Wie was finishing 40th all the time, I can understand that argument. But she is a 16 year old kid who is finishing in the top 5 of the LPGA majors. She clearly belongs there. So why not play at the highest level? If you can finish in the top 5 of the LPGA majors, why waste time playing at the amateur levels?

I don't agree with Wie not playing the Amateur...

2005-09-07T16:58:00.000-07:00

I don't agree with Wie not playing the Amateur. It's not just about winning, but about playing as a favorite/frontrunner. It's a different kind of pressure than she's experiencing now, which is a "nothing to lose" attitude. It's no coincidence that Wie has falter this year when she was in the hunt for the US Open & when she was on the verge of making the cut of the men's tournament. By not playing the amateur tournaments, she doesn't learn how to deal with expectations for her to succeed.

Okay - new topic. Just got off the course from th...

2005-09-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Okay - new topic. Just got off the course from the DB Championship. Followed Tiger as he hacked his way around the TPC of Boston. To my surprise Elin followed him the entire way around, no security, no friends, nada. Just hanging out, fighting through the throng of fans like me. Can anyone explain why she isn't allowed to walk inside the ropes? And why TW has 6 policemen during a round and she has 0? I noticed she was doing her best to blend in - no earrnings, no wedding ring, etc.

I was at the 2001 Masters on Sunday and noticed a pregnant Amy Mickelson was dealt the same common-man status. She couldn't even see her hubby at Amen Corner because of the fans. No security either. In this day and age, if I were Tiger or Phil, I'd get them inside the ropes access or hire security.

I think Wie will end up with the most wins in the ...

2005-08-31T22:47:00.000-07:00

I think Wie will end up with the most wins in the history of tournement golf... on the LPGA Tour. That would be quite an accomplishment. I think in time she might be able to make a cut in a PGA event, and maybe even win, but it would have to be in a smaller tournement. Rather than look past the LPGA and straight at the men's tour, I think she should primarily play in the LPGA Tour. Although great, I don't know if she has the physcial ability to compete on PGA courses week in and week out.

Aside from all that, I think it is exciting to see her turn pro. She can clearly compete on the LPGA Tour, and thus there is no reason to remain an amateur. The fastest way to improve is to play with better competitors.

If Michelle Wie has to work on her game and mental...

2005-08-31T14:46:00.000-07:00

If Michelle Wie has to work on her game and mental attitude, then she should get paid for it too. I don't see anything wrong with her wanting to spend her time on the course as a pro rather than an amateur. I'm sure she has good parents who will look after her and I doubt the LPGA tour is party central where Michelle will fall prey to any number of forms of wickedness. She'll be ok and golf will be better for having her there on tv.

I want to see her turn pro and play. It has nothin...

2005-08-31T13:54:00.000-07:00

I want to see her turn pro and play. It has nothing to do with the time being right or her game or the mental thing. I just want to watch her play on the tour just like the others. Can't you still learn all the things you need playing against the best players? But…mine is a selfish reason I like to watch the LPGA tournaments when she is playing.

Whether or not she turns pro is not really the iss...

2005-08-31T07:29:00.000-07:00

Whether or not she turns pro is not really the issue. Is she mature enought to handle it. So far, from what I have seen, she does not have the "mental" game yet. This only comes from hard, concentrated work at her game.

Compare and contrast against Annika? She learned ...

2005-08-30T17:45:00.000-07:00

Compare and contrast against Annika? She learned that playing against the men was an impossible task and humbly accepted defeat. Men are just built for drives in the shoulder/arm. She is exciting to watch though and so composed for a young lass.

I'm not sure she cares about beating the women. I...

2005-08-29T20:13:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure she cares about beating the women. I think she wants to beat the men.

Al Davis... Ahhh. Football season is close.

"Just cover baby"

You're right. She is at an early enough stage in h...

2005-08-29T09:38:00.000-07:00

You're right. She is at an early enough stage in her career where her weak putting can be worked on. With every game, she will rack up more practice. She is going to take on this sport with force, I can see that. She is lucky to have such a talent at such a young age. Every heard of associatedcontent.com? There are many golf articles to peruse.

By choosing a very different path than a tradition...

2005-08-29T07:57:00.000-07:00

By choosing a very different path than a traditionally accepted one, Wie has rattled a few cages. I personally think that her strategy is eventually going to be very very successful. How many 16 year old golfers today - man or woman - have the experience she has? Winning will come eventually and when it comes..it's going to rain. Barring any injuries, she will become Women's No 1 in less than 3 years after turning pro. The only suggestion I have for her is to focus on LPGA if she decides to turn Pro for 3 years. By then she will have the mental resilience and physical strength to play on the PGA.