Michelle Wie’s withdrawal from last week’s Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika at 14 over par through 16 holes drew attention to an obscure LPGA Tour rule that bans non-tour members for a year if they shoot 88 or higher. The origins of the so-called Rule of 88 date back to 1990. At that time, players from the Teaching & Club Pro division competed in tournaments and often struggled. This became a problem for regular tour members, prompting the LPGA to create the Rule of 88.
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