Didn't I mention something about a "Wie Rule" in another thread? The LPGA isn't going to let this cash cow (aka Michelle Wie) stay on the outside looking in for very much longer. She's a professional, she can compete on the LPGA Tour right now, and she makes everybody money. What's to think about? Wie will be a LPGA member long before she turns 18. You can take that to the bank!
Didn't I mention something about a "Wie Rule" in another thread? The LPGA isn't going to let this cash cow (aka Michelle Wie) stay on the outside looking in for very much longer. She's a professional, she can compete on the LPGA Tour right now, and she makes everybody money. What's to think about? Wie will be a LPGA member long before she turns 18. You can take that to the bank!
I'm sure the LPGA WANTS Wie to join ASAP. But why would Wie oblige them and join the LPGA before turning 18? Where's the incentive for her? She'll get to play in the LPGA majors regardless and not being a member gives her more flexibility in scheduling, playing against the men and in foreign events, and in accepting appearance fees.
I'm sure the LPGA WANTS Wie to join ASAP. But why would Wie oblige them and join the LPGA before turning 18? Where's the incentive for her? She'll get to play in the LPGA majors regardless and not being a member gives her more flexibility in scheduling, playing against the men and in foreign events, and in accepting appearance fees.
sooner or later she's going to want to WIN an event. she's gonna have to join the lpga sooner or later
I'm sure the LPGA WANTS Wie to join ASAP. But why would Wie oblige them and join the LPGA before turning 18? Where's the incentive for her? She'll get to play in the LPGA majors regardless and not being a member gives her more flexibility in scheduling, playing against the men and in foreign events, and in accepting appearance fees.
I would think the last thing Wie needs, or wants, to do is alienate herself from the LPGA Tour. She's going to need that tour if she's to bolster or maintain anything even near to her current popularity. Contrary to popular opinion, Wie is not going to be playing against the men on a regular basis, who cares if she plays against 3rd rate talent in foreign events, and if she doesn't excel when she does play, those appearance fees will disappear faster than she has on the back nine lately.
To whom much is given, much is expected. She has yet to win against LPGA competition and she's never going to win against the men. She's young and she will improve, but I'm not ready to concede her any victories at this point........and I don't think her competitors are either.
I expect she has great things in her future but it's a huge assumption to think she will be anything more than a top tier LPGA Tour player. It will be interesting to watch her career unfold.
EDSgolf has it right--it's all about the money. I also agree with League in that Wie is young and will improve, but thus far is UNproven. There is some exciting new talent coming up on the LPGA and Wie is just one of them. BTW, I don't think ole Annika is ready to throw in the towel any time soon; could be an interesting next few years 'til the torch is passed!
As I think I've posted a couple of times already, this would be the smartest move the LPGA has ever made. They'll double their ratings for the tournaments Michelle enters. This will allow Michelle to play regularly against the competition she's currently suited to handle. She won't feel obligated to play in every PGA tour event she's invited to ... she'll be able to pick her spots, which will minimize the pressure on her. It'll give her the opportunity to learn what it feels like to win and be successful when it counts and that's not a matter of if, but when, IMO.
LET THEM PLAY ! LET THEM PLAY ! LET THEM PLAY ! If they are good enough to compete let em compete as long as they have done the stretch to EARN the card. But suspend them for a "c" or less on they're report cards...........I can just hear it now "sorry i can't play in the Solhiem Cup this year, the commisioner grounded me for a D in PE"
......But suspend them for a "c" or less on they're report cards...........I can just hear it now "sorry i can't play in the Solhiem Cup this year, the commisioner grounded me for a D in PE"
You still DA MAN, Boomer !!
I shouldn't read your posts at work... I might wake someone up.
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Didn't I mention something about a "Wie Rule" in another thread? The LPGA isn't going to let this cash cow (aka Michelle Wie) stay on the outside looking in for very much longer. She's a professional, she can compete on the LPGA Tour right now, and she makes everybody money. What's to think about? Wie will be a LPGA member long before she turns 18. You can take that to the bank!
IMO, Michelle won't join while there is a restriction of lpga members only being allowed to play in 2 non-lpga events, held at the same time as an lpga event.
If they change that rule, then she will probably join.
That will be another "Wie Rule" for you Leaguegolf.
IMO, Michelle won't join while there is a restriction of lpga members only being allowed to play in 2 non-lpga events, held at the same time as an lpga event.
If they change that rule, then she will probably join.
That will be another "Wie Rule" for you Leaguegolf.
The LPGA is evolving and Wie is the driving force behind that evolution. For Wie not to be included in the immediate future of the LPGA would greatly diminish the interest in women's golf. That's certainly not in the best interest of the LPGA or it's members. I suspect the new LPGA Commissioner is working diligently to reel in Ms Wie.
sooner or later she's going to want to WIN an event. she's gonna have to join the lpga sooner or later
If she wins on the LPGA Tour next year or the year thereafter as the professional oddmakers say she will, there goes that incentive to join the Tour fulltime. At any rate, I don't think she's in any hurry to join. For the next two years at least she'll want to play against the men and finish her high school education. I agree that she'll eventually join the LPGA Tour, but I just don't see it happening anytime before she turns 18.
If she wins on the LPGA Tour next year or the year thereafter as the professional oddmakers say she will, there goes that incentive to join the Tour fulltime. At any rate, I don't think she's in any hurry to join. For the next two years at least she'll want to play against the men and finish her high school education. I agree that she'll eventually join the LPGA Tour, but I just don't see it happening anytime before she turns 18.
I don't think her sponsors want to see 2 more years of missed cuts. The sponsors will more than likely want the exposure and excitement Wie will bring to the LPGA, where she has a chance to win every time she tees it up. Anyone that thinks Wie's sponsors won't exert influence on her schedule is fooling themselves. I think the focus on Wie has changed now that interest in the LPGA's young guns has skyrocketed. I know golf fans still want to see if Wie can make a cut against the men but interest in Annika, Creamer, Wie, and Pressel, battling it out on Sunday is growing steadily. I realize that the interest level in both cases may swing heavily, one way or the other, depending on how well, or how poorly, Wie performs in the upcoming Sony.
Can anyone else believe all this discussion about Women's Golf.......in December?
I don't think her sponsors want to see 2 more years of missed cuts. The sponsors will more than likely want the exposure and excitement Wie will bring to the LPGA, where she has a chance to win every time she tees it up. Anyone that thinks Wie's sponsors won't exert influence on her schedule is fooling themselves. I think the focus on Wie has changed now that interest in the LPGA's young guns has skyrocketed. I know golf fans still want to see if Wie can make a cut against the men but interest in Annika, Creamer, Wie, and Pressel, battling it out on Sunday is growing steadily. I realize that the interest level in both cases may swing heavily, one way or the other, depending on how well, or how poorly, Wie performs in the upcoming Sony.
Can anyone else believe all this discussion about Women's Golf.......in December?
All the discussion is peculiar and will rise again next week when Ai Miyazato tees it up against the men in Japan.
As regards the lpga. I think that even if she wins it will be great for a little while sure, but it is the "mens" element that is giving her the sponsors interest.
If she wins everything on the lpga, she is just another Annika.
Do something, anything!! against the men and that sets her aside from the other lpga young guns.
I think Wie's sponsors, if anything, will try to push her in terms of more mens events.
December 8th, 2005, 11:07 PM
The LPGA isn't going to let this cash cow (aka Michelle Wie) stay on the outside looking in for very much longer. She's a professional, she can compete on the LPGA Tour right now, and she makes everybody money. What's to think about? Wie will be a LPGA member long before she turns 18. You can take that to the bank! 
For Wie not to be included in the immediate future of the LPGA would greatly diminish the interest in women's golf. That's certainly not in the best interest of the LPGA or it's members.
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