I wonder how much the LPGA officials tried to get the message to Michelle about the 88 thing. It's one thing to offer her sponsors exemptions. I fully feel she's "earned" the right to be on the LPGA Tour by her prior performances. She does have a lot of top 5's on her record.

If she did come in with an 88 or worse, then the LPGA would be put in a difficult position. Pretty tough to "waive" a rule, otherwise, why have it in the first place? If she did sign a score like that, you would know they'd want to do it.