Namely, Michelle Wie thinks much too highly of herself.

Of course, every player should go into a tournament believing she should win, but with her history, she should consider keeping her thoughts to herself.

Wie fired an 81 in the first round of the Women's U.S. Open yesterday, including a 9 on No. 9.

At least she earned her way into the tournament. If you'll remember, she accepted sponsors exemptions even after a disastrous 2007 season.

"I feel like I'm re-emerging as a new player, a new person," she told the media the day before the Open started. "I realize I just want to be able to fulfill my full potential. I want to see how good I can get."

I believe she saw that Thursday. It was the second straight year she has failed to break 80 in the Women's U.S. Open.

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