READER LETTER

Reader agrees with blogger on Michelle Wie's 'injury' at LPGA Tour's Ginn Tribute

The sad saga of Michelle Wie gets worse. There is no doubt that she withdrew from the Ginn Tribute because of concern over reaching 88.

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Her overbearing father interfered in at least one situation that prompted both of her playing partners to caution him about the rule that no golfer can get outside advice or will face a two-stroke penalty. Her William Morris manager, Greg Nared, was using a cell phone on the course to clarify the 88 rule when she got to 12 over.

Of course, no one is permitted to use a cell phone on the course during an LPGA or PGA Tour event. Chris Higgs, the LPGA chief operations officer, had been talking about the rule on 88 in the media tent. Higgs went out to the course and advised Nared of its specifics.

Nared spoke with Michelle as she came off the 16th green knowing that bogey-bogey would end her year on the LPGA. Suddenly the wrist became painful and the rest is history.

It is a sad situation, but B.J. Wie did this to his very talented child. It is hard to see how she will ever recover to achieve the greatness that was expected. She has lost the wonderful smile and joy of playing golf. Her pro contract is now a burden that is crushing her in many ways ... but hey, B.J., enjoy the money …

Joe R.

June 8, 2007

Any opinions expressed above are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the management.

Readers Tee Off
Subject	Author	Date
Michelle Wie Saga- no repsect for the game	Bob	Aug 10, 2007
Wie Injury	Don	Jun 11, 2007