With the European Masters drawing closer, there is a stir in the air over qualifying issues and a particular player that was invited. This player happens to be the young and vibrant Michelle Wie. At 16 years of age and still carrying much of the girlish charm, this Hawaiian native is taking the golf world by storm. She has had raving endorsement, from some great players on the PGA tour such as Ernie Els. There have been some golfers however, that feel that this is not exactly fair. While Wie is indeed under sponsorship from Omega, the very same company that is sponsoring this years event at Cran-sur-Sierre in Switzerland this is not a free qualification. The thought among many of the men is that with her competing, she in turn is taking a spot away from a carded member that has earned a spot on the tour. Many speculate that this is more a PR moves on the part of Omega, rather than the fact that she is a qualified golfer capable of making the cut. Fact remains; Wie has only made the cut once on the mens tour, earlier in the month while in South Korea. It is also speculated that the field that she was competing against in that tournament was less than strong. This young female golfer has yet to bring home a major in the LPGA, and Wie has only appeared in a mere eight mens events. Wie is very capable of driving with the big boys, and does not have a problem with her short game, yet for some reason she is struggling against the men. The very best of luck is wished upon her for this up coming event, for what ever the reason she is there, be it PR moves for funding or the fact that she does have a raw talent for the game. |
