I think what Aaron was getting at was that a spot in the tournament was given to this 16-yr-old phenom rather than a male who has worked his butt off to try and play in a PGA tournament.

I am all for Michelle Wie testing her skills in the mens arena… however many are right, she has yet to win an LPGA event, let alone make the cut in a male tournament. It comes down to $$$.

She can draw a crowd, much like Tiger Woods, so Sony, in this instance, will give her a sponsors exemption in a heart beat because it means deeper pockets for the corporation, plain and simple.

And I have to agree that the exeptions should go to local pro's or great amature, not Wei, she hasn't done anything to earn them, she hasn't won a thing and las time I checked greatness is measured by wins, not attempts.

Will she make a cut at a PGA even some day?

Sure, even a blind squirrel some times finds a nut.

PGA Tour Vice President Ric Clarson isn't complaining. "We're in the entertainment business, it's more than just a golf tournament, so when a player like Michelle plays in the Sony Open, it creates national and international attention."

Are you kidding me? Michelle Wie playing against the men is wrong. Entertainment? How about honoring the guys that worked their butts off to get on the Tour instead of giving an exemption to a 16-year old "phenom" who has yet to even win on the LPGA Tour, much less the PGA Tour.

I guess what Ric is really saying is that he's willing to sacrifice the purity of the game in order to make a buck. Lame, lame, lame.

As far as the "choke factor" is concerned, Michelle knows that she has problems under pressure and I hope she is taking steps to cure them. Once she does that, look out for the new female Tiger Woods.

But, it is also worth noting that the PGA is as much about charity as it is competition and her contribution to the gate at any tournament she plays can't be ignored.