Well, whaddya know? Somebody who carries a little weight in the Wie camp has come to their senses and directly challenged the course Michelle Wie has been taking. She will now focus all of her energy and considerable talent towards trying to beat the best female players in the world.

This revelation comes from David Leadbetter, who claims to have confronted Ms. Wie's parents, citing a need for a long term plan in which Michelle Wie would gain confidence by actually winning on the LPGA. Apparently, Leadbetter recognized that getting spanked on a regular basis by some of the best players in the world on the PGA Tour can do tremendous damage to the psyche of a young golfer. It’s about time. If only they would have listened to me, this plan could have been in place last year.

I still contend that Ms. Wie would be best served by playing some LET and JLPGA events also, to further enhance her chances of winning. Unlike Mr. Leadbetter, I don’t believe it is a slam dunk that Wie will win “8 or 9 times a year” if she fully commits to playing the LPGA Tour. Not yet. She will have to show dramatic improvement in her short game – especially her putting – if she ever hopes to approach a level that high.

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