Amid Criticism, Wie To Play Against Men In Reno
01/08/2008 07:43
RENO, Nev. - Michelle Wie has heard the criticism of her decision to play in the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open this week instead of attempting to qualify for the Women's British Open.
Like most teenagers, the 18-year-old just wants to have a good time. She isn't worried about what Annika Sorenstam and other top LPGA players think of her decision, either.
"There are going to be criticisms entering this tournament, but at the same time I'm just doing what I feel like I want to do and it's going to be a lot of fun," Wie said.
Reno sports books have made Wie a 500-1 long shot in the second-tier tournament, which opens Thursday. They aren't her only doubters.
Sorenstam, who failed to make the cut in her only PGA appearance, said at the Women's British Open earlier this week that if Wie can't qualify for a women's major, she has no business playing with the men.
David Leadbetter, who has worked with Wie for years, blamed her family for making bad choices and said she has more to lose than gain by playing at Reno this week.
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SWIVEL HIPS SAYS:
Frankly, I really don’t understand what the big “kerfuffle” is all about.