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Ace [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Ace [Visitor] — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:55:01 +0000

"Comment from: Joe Cool [Visitor]

Caddy: Michelle, I think you should putt the ball and try to get down in two so you can get in the playoff."

Using a wedge is a higher percentage shot when faced hitting a shot from the fringe, with grass behind the ball into a fast downhill green.

Skilled players choose a wedge over a putter in nearly every case. The reasons are simple really, loft and backspin.

The only issue I have with Michelle is with her execution of the shot. She hit the ball flush rather than opening up the face to create more backspin and less bounce to take the grass from out of play behind the ball. Height and backspin act like a brake on a downhill green, but you need the nerves to throw it further down the hill than a chip.

Joe Cool [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Joe Cool [Visitor] — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 05:41:44 +0000

On the 18th hole of the Nabisco Championship
Caddy: Michelle, I think you should putt the ball and try to get down in two so you can get in the playoff.
Michelle: I can't do that because I am a "golf phenom" and I am going to chip the ball in for the win.
Caddy: Yes, but the chip will be a downhill breaking shot that will be very difficult to get near the hole.
Michelle: I told you I am a "golf phenom" the ball has to go in the hole!!
Caddy: Okay, but I think you should think it over.
Michelle: Daddy...Daddy...help!!

"stupid is as stupid does" Forrest Gump

Dominique [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Dominique [Visitor] — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 23:27:29 +0000

Shanks,

Just piggy bagging on your comment....

Even those 15 players rank ahead of Wie might want to trade spot with her given her off-source earning and her young age.

Shanks [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Shanks [Visitor] — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:06:15 +0000

Ghet Reel & Ace,

I'm surprised you let "Hello" get away with that Wie vs. Tiger nonsense above. How could anyone in their right mind compare results from a full-time 21 year old professional (who is likely the greatest golfer ever) to that of a 16 year old part-timer who is still in high school, for God's sake? Why not do the right thing and compare Wie's results to the "official" rookies of the LPGA Tour like media darling Morgan Pressel or international star Ai Miyazato. Fact is, all but about 15 of the full-time professionals on the LPGA Tour would gladly trade 2006 results with Wie ... and she did it in only 8 events at just 16 years old. C'mon guys, your disdain for the circus around Ms. Wie has tainted your view of her successes.

Warren [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Warren [Visitor] — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:13:56 +0000

Notice you didn't eat your words re Justin Winning!! Hate to say it so I won't :)

John L [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

John L [Visitor] — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 19:30:44 +0000

For those that think the PGA Tour is run by independent thinkers. Think again.
Tour sponsors now dictate the carnival end of the field and as long as MW can
bring in the eyeballs, she will keep getting invited. The problem is us. Like her or
dislike her, we care enough to participate in the stupid "Wie Watch".

Bad Joke [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

Bad Joke [Visitor] — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 21:29:01 +0000

Yup, I think she played a Michelle Wie game perfectly...

Hype -> failue -> excuses -> delusions of grandeur

Par for the course!

John D [Visitor] in response to: Michelle Wie and a tale of two teenagers

John D [Visitor] — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 12:33:48 +0000

Comment from Wie-Wee after another loss at the Casio!

"Not at all," said Wie, winless in 33 career LPGA Tour appearances. "I didn't play like myself today and ......"

I thought she played like herself, today .... and every other day, as a matter of fact.