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Michelle Wie: No worries about the 88 rule for the Simpsons' newest star

Friday June 29, 2007 | 02:20:37 pm 253 words, 5919 views  

Having seen it mentioned by a few WorldGolf.com readers, I checked in with Brandon Tucker, who is writing and reporting from the U.S. Women’s Open, whether the now-infamous “88 Rule” is in effect at the tourney.

The rule, for those golf fans hiding under a rock, states that if a player shoots an 88 or more, they are not allowed to play in LPGA events the remainder of the year. Luckily for Wie and others, though, the U.S. Women’s Open is a USGA event, and the rule doesn’t apply.

So young Ms. Wie has no worries if her score climbs from yesterday’s 82.

Now, being that many seem to believe that stress is as much a cause for Wie’s ballooning scores as an injured wrist is, we say to her - relax and enjoy yourself. And we thought we’d try to help out in that regard.

So Michelle, for your enjoyment, here’s a portrait of you - if you were a character on the Simpsons:

Wie-simpsons

and if you were a bald character on the Simpsons with bushy eyebrows and a big mustache:

Wie stache

and if you were a character on the Simpsons that had a green crew cut with a blue uni-brow, crossed eyes, a big nose and a purple 5 o’clock shadow.

Wie 3

Hope that helps loosen you up some.

–WKW

PS: And if anyone wants to make a Simpsons character of themselves, head to the Simpson’s Movie Web site, and click on the “Create Your Simpsons Avatar” tab. It’s a tad addictive, if you hadn’t noticed.

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Comment from: Brandon Tucker [Member] · http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/brandon.tucker
Michelle Wie is going to make it to the weekend. I guarantee it...


Because of a rain delay.
PermalinkPermalink 06/29/07 @ 16:10
Comment from: Rick [Visitor]
I'm tired of Wie hacking and crying. She can't compete with women yet she gets exemptions for men's play, why is that? She got "heat stroke" last year and now its her poor wrist acting up. Send her back to pre-school and focus on the REAL golfers.
PermalinkPermalink 07/05/07 @ 16:44

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