The info in my previous post as regards leading scores wer incorrect.
They were from a different qualifier in Hawaii.
Michelle is still at level par after 10 holes.
Conditions are supposed to be very windy, so level par is expected to be close to the lead, if not in the lead.
Where do you pick up all your info? Thanks for sharing it, either way.
Just heard that there is only one group left on the course and she still has the clubhouse lead. Unless those three are shooting low scores, looks like she's made the first step! Congrats to her.
Well, she is the medalist at this qualifier. Whether you approve of her playing PGA events or not, you must give her credit for going thru the qualifying process. Mark Rolfing thinks she is the first female to make it thru sectional qualifying. If so, that's another first for this young lady. Good luck to her in NJ on June 5!
Well, I for one applaud Michelle's efforts. I think it is fantastic that a young woman wishes to test herself against the highest of standards. And I have no doubt that Michelle will, one day, reach some pretty impressive heights. I predict that, before she turns 25, Michelle will become the first female to be fully exempt on the PGA TOUR.
Does any know what happens next if she finishes in the top 30 or the Regional Qualification? And how many gets the US Open by this qualification route? Thanks.
I was glad to see that she not only made it to the sectional qualifier, but was the medalist. Best of luck to her next month in trying to make the big show!
Does any know what happens next if she finishes in the top 30 or the Regional Qualification? And how many gets the US Open by this qualification route? Thanks.
If she gets in the top 30 in a 200 player field at sectional, she makes it to the US Open. Simple as that.
I give her a 50/50 shot of making it to sectionals...from what I've read, the field at her qualifying site isn't that stellar. The chances of her making it to the US Open are pretty slim, but I wouldn't put anything past anyone...golf is a fickle game and anyone can have career day at any time.
Good job lowering the bar...... Indeed she must have had a "career day"
These discussions are like political ones. You choose a camp/party for whatever reason and then spin the heck out of everything that occurs from that point forward...... sometimes in anticipation of it actually happening.
Personally, I think those windy rounds at the Sony aided her. I can't imagine playing in junior events for boys or girls would have prepared her for what she faced and what she will face in this endeavor.
Good job lowering the bar...... Indeed she must have had a "career day"
These discussions are like political ones. You choose a camp/party for whatever reason and then spin the heck out of everything that occurs from that point forward...... sometimes in anticipation of it actually happening.
No bar lowering here...as I hope you noticed, I typed that BEFORE the round was even played. I was referring to the chances of her making it through the sectional qualifying, which is also one round I believe and many PGA and Nationwide tour players will be in attendance. Technically, anyone who meets the handicap requirement can have advance through the local qualifying and then play the best round of their life at the sectionals to make the US Open. Michelle won't necessarily have to fit into that category though...
No bar lowering here...as I hope you noticed, I typed that BEFORE the round was even played. I was referring to the chances of her making it through the sectional qualifying, which is also one round I believe and many PGA and Nationwide tour players will be in attendance. Technically, anyone who meets the handicap requirement can have advance through the local qualifying and then play the best round of their life at the sectionals to make the US Open. Michelle won't necessarily have to fit into that category though...
Marginalizing the field is lowering the bar. I did notice that you did so BEFORE the the round, hence my addendum:
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...... sometimes in anticipation of it actually happening.
But lowering of the bar often occurs before something happens, especially if you're attempting to control perception or marginalize something or someone. It (lowering the bar/marginalization) is not like a prediction - when you do it doesn't really matter.
Your post just struck me as spin control just in case she fared well yesterday (less than stellar field....) or through the sectionals (anyone can have a career day at anytime). Your post is below. It's like you're covering all of the bases. I would paraphrase it this way: Wie can be successful but it's either because the competition is weak or because she finds lightning in a bottle with the help of the golf gods.
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Originally Posted by stlcard_25
I give her a 50/50 shot of making it to sectionals...from what I've read, the field at her qualifying site isn't that stellar. The chances of her making it to the US Open are pretty slim, but I wouldn't put anything past anyone...golf is a fickle game and anyone can have career day at any time.
I was referring to the chances of her making it through the sectional qualifying, which is also one round I believe ....
No, sectional is two rounds.
So a great round won't do it. She needs to do pretty well over 36 holes.
Two very good rounds are required to qualify. About 30 places are available from a field of about 200 players, and as you said many of them are top class pros.
Whatever happens it will be good experience.
I truly believe that experiences like:
- US Women's Open 2005
- John Deere 2005
- Casio 2005
have all helped her a great deal and I think she is reaping the benefits of the experience.
For example, in her qualifier, she was in terrible trouble on the 17th hole.
But she got an up and down from about 180 yards. I'm not sure if she would have been able to do that, without all her experience.
May 15th, 2006, 08:43 PM
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