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Will Michelle Wie make it to Wing Foot?

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neudi Great Member

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she wont make it...too tough at her next stage.
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Yeah.... it's going to be very tough at the next level.... The LPGA better look out, because the more she plays with the guys the more her game will develop to that next level.... Lets not forget.... She only 16..... WOW....
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it's only "negative" if you read Erik's posts
I think it's great for the game, a perfect role model for all teens. Not like she's getting (another) sponsor exemption - if her game is good enough - I wish she can win it all !

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TinCup Established Member

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When does the next round of qualifying take place???
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When does the next round of qualifying take place???

I believe she'll be playing at Canoe Brook CC in Edison NJ on June 4th or 5th...

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I don't mind if she qualifies, more power to her. But how come a man can't go qualify for the LPGA Open or whatever? If they say everyones equal then men should be allowed to play at women's events.
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It's really nothing to gain for any PGA professional to step down and play in a LPGA event.... Picture the bold soul who decides to play in a LPGA event in the locker room at a PGA tornament... I can see Vijay now: Hey ????, how long is Paula Creamer off the tee, is Birdie Kim really good at sand saves???? By the way ????, How did you miss the cut???

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I don't mind if she qualifies, more power to her. But how come a man can't go qualify for the LPGA Open or whatever? If they say everyones equal then men should be allowed to play at women's events.

Men can't qualify on the LPGA because it is written in their bylaws (have to be born female). PGA has no such rule . . .

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Wow I didn't know that. I just know I've heard stories that guys have played on women's volleyball teams and they said it wasn't fair. If circumstances present themselves then it openess should go both ways.
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it's only "negative" if you read Erik's posts

I'm all for her

earning her way into events. That's fine. I don't like the gifts - the exemptions. I also understand them from the perspective of the tournament directors - more media, more fans, more charitable giving, etc. My main disagreement is that I think she should do more to play in events she can win. Not "try to make a cut." I don't think striving for mediocrity is a good thing. Yeah, making a cut would be "good" for her, but at the same time, how is making a cut going to make winning a tournament any easier?

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I don't mind if she qualifies, more power to her. But how come a man can't go qualify for the LPGA Open or whatever? If they say everyones equal then men should be allowed to play at women's events.

PGA = Professional Golfers Assocation Tour (no gender included)

LPGA = Ladies Professional Golfers Assocation Tour That's why.
Wow I didn't know that. I just know I've heard stories that guys have played on women's volleyball teams and they said it wasn't fair. If circumstances present themselves then it openess should go both ways.

Why? Should Tiger be allowed to enter Champions Tour events? Should grown men be allowed to compete in the Special Olympics or Kids events?

Those are exaggerations to demonstrate a general rule: that women aren't as strong, fast, etc. as men and are thus at a competitive disadvantage. So no, it makes no sense that "openness" should go both ways.

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Thrash13 Great Member

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I still think women should play in women's events and men should play in men's events. I think the tours are separated for a reason. Call me old school, but that's how I've always felt about it.

If she does make it all the way to the U.S. Open, at least she will earn it. I can at least live with that I guess.

That being said, she won't make it. She will bow out in the next round of qualifying.

Also, I can't believe you didn't comment on that picture Rafi. I got a little hot under the collar when I saw it. It is kinda risky if you focus on it. Yeah, I know, she is only 16! I shouldn't even be focusing.

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TinCup Established Member

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Yeah iacacs, I agree there not the same physically so I guess when I hear arguments that women should be allowed in because there should be sexual equality I think that is not true in sports like you said.

I do agree that she should earn her way and shouldn't be given special treatment. What about the guys who work their whole life to get in but didn't cause their spot was given to Wie for an exemption? Pretty much if she earns her way in by beating all the men ok fine.
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I don't mind if she qualifies, more power to her. But how come a man can't go qualify for the LPGA Open or whatever? If they say everyones equal then men should be allowed to play at women's events.

I asked my head pro the same question...in the LPGA rules it says that ONLY women are allowed on the LPGA while on the PGA tour there is no such rule for the men.

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It is a ridiculous argument to say women shouldn't be allowed to play with the men if men can't play with the women. Come on! Women shouldn't play with the men because they aren't good enough, period. If a time comes when a woman IS good enough then by all means I will have no problem with her joining the ranks of the PGA Tour. Michelle Wie IS NOT good enough. She has never shown she can play in a PGA golf tournament and contend to win. She is out there to hype the media and try and make a cut, and in the meantime she is taking away spots from men who can compete and do deserve a chance. If she qualifies for the open, which she won't, then she will deserve, for the first time, to compete in a men's tournament.

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neudi Great Member

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IF Michelle Wei had won a women's tournament by now...MAYBE MAYBE PROBABLY NOT BUT MAYBE then I would accept her playing in men's tournaments. 1 2nd place finish does not constitute that she is good enough to play with the women...i would rather see natalie golbis play with the men b/c at least then ill see some hotness walking around on the guys tour.
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