Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

[jmood88]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

I have no problem with her tryin, but its just a principle of proving herself at the ****** level first whether see make it or not its just the principle and the respect. for example jackie robinson proved himself before he was acepted to the MLB. Im sure all those ladies in racing prove them self before they went into the big circut.

You can't be serious, especially bringing jackie robinson into this.

[Jukeman]

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^^very serious I was making a point about havin to prove yourself.. if jackie was never great he wouldnt never brokin into the majors. wie doesnt have to go throught that and she can play if she wants but its a principle of proving yourself, she may be great one day but today she havent even won in the LPGA

p.s I brought jackie up because its basically the same thing but its about the sex not the race.....

[BiggestKJ]

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I dont want to come off as an womanizer or anything cuz god know that I love the ladies, but those guys you named proved them self whether it was in high school or the pros...... wie havent even won a lpga tourny yet, atleast win one before you try out for the men's side, but if you have the oppurtinuty to do something you want just do it....but make a statement and make it to the finale round atleast.

Yeah, well Michelle did very well as an amateur, skipping the women's tour to play in the PGA. Griffey did well in high school, skipped the minor's to play in the MLB. Lebron did well in high school, skipped college to play in the L. You see my point? Why should the standard of measurment and judgement be different on this certain level? Especially when it's a sport based 99% on individual performance and not partially based on how your teammate or opponent performs with or against you.

[Jukeman]

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Yeah, well Michelle did very well as an amateur, skipping the women's tour to play in the PGA. Griffey did well in high school, skipped the minor's to play in the MLB. Lebron did well in high school, skipped college to play in the L. You see my point? Why should the standard of measurment and judgement be different on this certain level? Especially when it's a sport based 99% on individual performance and not partially based on how your teammate or opponent performs with or against you.

did you forget that the LPGA was a pro league? I hope you are not comparing it to college or the minors! people have to realize its a diff between men and woman. If my lil brother was a great amature golfer and decided to skip the PGA and enter the LPGA people would laugh at him, but if this was my sister who skip the LPGA to enter the PGA she would get criticize or get praise... its nothing wrong with that but it still all come down to proving yourself. would u want freddie adu starting for the US soccer team? Like I said before I have no problem with her playin in the PGA, but atleast make a statement and make it to the final rounds, just dont do it just because you can!

[auburn34]

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After 18 holes, Wie is -2 and tied for 11th place. She is ahead of over 100 male players including a 2 time major winner (Mark O'Meara +2), former US Amateur champ (Ricky Barnes +2) as well as several other PGA tour players that do not have an exemption into the US Open.

According to the espn reports, she had birdie putts of less than 10 feet on 3 of her par holes but missed the putts. Hopefully the putter will wake up on her second round and she will comfortably get in.

Though she still may not qualify, at this point there are about 6,000 male golfers (which being male presumably made it OK for them to try to qualify according to some on this thread) that either didn't make it through local qualifying or did but are wishing they were sitting at -2 after 18 holes of their sectional qualifying.

[mgoblue]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

Go Michelle Go! She's not getting any advantages, she's doing exactly what anyone here would have to do to qualify for the Open. Being a woman puts her at a disadvantage (muscle/body wise) compared to men. If she qualifies, it's a legit qualification, and i can't really see how anyone can complain. If you want to complain then just go out and beat her on the course instead, knock her out of the top 18.

[BiggestKJ]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

Go Michelle Go! She's not getting any advantages, she's doing exactly what anyone here would have to do to qualify for the Open. Being a woman puts her at a disadvantage (muscle/body wise) compared to men. If she qualifies, it's a legit qualification, and i can't really see how anyone can complain. If you want to complain then just go out and beat her on the course instead, knock her out of the top 18.

A-*effin*-MEN!


Go Wie Go!

[auburn34]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

Update... she is -1 after 24 holes. At this point it looks like -2 will be the number needed to get into a playoff for a spot. -3 would get a spot for sure. She's got 12 holes to find a birdie or two.

[Air23]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

To make things even, they need to let men be able to play in the LPGA.

And while I'm at it, why is it okay for there to be female reporters in the men's locker room, but not for male reporters to be in the ladies locker room?

[Jackdog]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

Go Michelle Go! She's not getting any advantages, she's doing exactly what anyone here would have to do to qualify for the Open. Being a woman puts her at a disadvantage (muscle/body wise) compared to men. If she qualifies, it's a legit qualification, and i can't really see how anyone can complain. If you want to complain then just go out and beat her on the course instead, knock her out of the top 18.

Bingo!! I hope she pulls it off. She is 2 under at 5pm EST.

[Jukeman]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

see thats wat im talkin about..prove it to us, dont just be in the feild just cuz.

[Lintyfresh85]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

well she started off strong, just couldn't finish it off... I think one day she'll breeze through these qualifiers if she even has to do them by the time she fully matures. Someday she'll be great, but until then leave the men's game alone.

[Meatball]

Re: Michelle Wie will attempt to qualify for 2006 U.S. Open

After 18 holes, Wie is -2 and tied for 11th place. She is ahead of over 100 male players including a 2 time major winner (Mark O'Meara +2), former US Amateur champ (Ricky Barnes +2) as well as several other PGA tour players that do not have an exemption into the US Open.

According to the espn reports, she had birdie putts of less than 10 feet on 3 of her par holes but missed the putts. Hopefully the putter will wake up on her second round and she will comfortably get in.

Though she still may not qualify, at this point there are about 6,000 male golfers (which being male presumably made it OK for them to try to qualify according to some on this thread) that either didn't make it through local qualifying or did but are wishing they were sitting at -2 after 18 holes of their sectional qualifying.

Oh man, here we go.

You cannot compare women to men and men to women in Golf.

Michelle Wie beating out a ton of men MEANS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!
Golf is the type of sport where the genetic makeup of someone makes no difference whatsoever. It is about balance, mechanics and composure. It is not about sheer strength, aggression and agility. With these factors taken out, it opens the playing surface for all types of people. You then put top-notch technology in their hands, the sky is the limit.

This isn't about bashing women. Women most definitely have a place in sports. Its just that the sport of Golf takes away from the typical aggressive male psyche. Do you see women competing professionally in baseball, basketball, football and hockey on the men's level?? Do you see my point?

Michelle Wie beat a number of guys today who are household names. There is no doubt she is talented. It just isn't saying much. It is a slap in the face to a lot of male golfers out there either trying to make it or having to compete when the fact of the matter is you are competing against the course.

[jmood88]

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see thats wat im talkin about..prove it to us, dont just be in the feild just cuz.

So what about the other guys who didn't qualify? She actually had a chance to get in and just didn't do it in the end.

[Meatball]

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So what about the other guys who didn't qualify? She actually had a chance to get in and just didn't do it in the end.

That makes no sense at all. She is without a doubt blessed to play this game, the same way LeBron is blessed to play 'ball.

You might as well ask the question why aren't LeBron's high school teammates making any noise in the NBA?