Michelle Wie's Options
Michelle Wie's options? Michelle Wie's options are severely limited. She has only two, really, if she wants an LPGA Tour card for 2009 (which she has indicated she does):
- Finish in the Top 5 at the CN Canadian Women's Open.
- Go to qualifying school
That's it. I believe I've indicated before that Wie could try to Monday qualifying, but that was in error. Monday qualifiers are open only to non-exempt LPGA Tour members (Wie has no status, non-exempt or otherwise) plus two amateurs invited by the tournament.
The Canadian Women's Open is the last of six sponsor exemptions available to her this season. Last year, the two players tying for fourth in Canada won $103,000 each. Wie has approximately $21,000 in earnings from her five previous sponsor exemptions (the last of which, of course, ended in disaster). If Wie finished fifth - possibly solo sixth - she'd have enough money to earn that 2009 Tour card. If she remembers to sign the scorecard, that is.
Lower than sixth, and the only option is Q-School. Would Wie enter Qualifying School? There are conflicting reports from the Wie camp about that. I recall an article from several weeks back - sorry, can't find it now - in which Michelle was quoted speaking skeptically about Q-School. She's returning to Stanford for the Fall semester, and Q-School conflicts with regular school dates.
Dad B.J., on the other hand, was quoted speaking optimistically about Q-School. Or resignedly, rather. He said, "What other choice will we have?"
As of now, none. Except to try this again next year. But given how well Wie was playing at the State Farm Classic, a Top 5 finish in Canada doesn't seem as unlikely as it did just a couple weeks ago. As with everything about Wie, wait and see.
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still a third option
There are still 6 Futures Tour events left on the schedule – TECHNICALLY – she could enter all 6 and get into the top 5 to get a card.
Here’s an off the wall thought – you know who should’ve been REALLY ticked off that Wie can’t get her act together ? Her CADDY !!!! She just screwed him out of a very good paycheck.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Jul 21, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
she should do the FT
Just for the experience alone. So should Stacy Lewis.
by The Constructivist on Jul 21, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't envy the situation
she can take one shot at the Canadian – probably facing a much tougher field than she faced last week at the State Farm.
OR – she has to play ALL six remaining Futures Tour events and hope to beat up on what should be a weaker field and win 2 or maybe 3 of the six – but still has to play all 6 for the winnings to qualify. (that’s six sets of scorecards to sign – so write it on your hand ! ) Six chances to get some tournament toughness built up, maybe learn something about winning, and maybe make a few friends along the way.
OR – give up the Canadian Open – sign up to play all 6 Futures Tour events – and pick one of a small handful of events that don’t conflict with the Futures Tour dates – one in September, the Longs Drugs Classic in October where she has played before, or one of three tournaments in Asia in October.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Jul 21, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we TRIED to be helpful...
oh well – I just checked list of players for this week’s Futures Tour event in New Hampshire – and Michelle Wie is not on the list – so that option is closed.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
by courtgolf on Jul 23, 2008 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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