Archive for February, 2008

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Hate to be Rude: Mrs. Doubtfire? (GolfWeek)

Date February 29th, 2008 Comment No Comments

Jeff Rude’s “I Hate To Be Rude” column appears on Golfweek.com on Friday, the same day as his video show of the same name. • Newly named 2009 Presidents Cup captain Fred Couples says he wants comedian Robin Williams as an assistant captain to help keep the team loose.
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Wie awarded sponsor exemption for 2008 Safeway International (East Valley Tribune)

Date February 27th, 2008 Comment No Comments

Tournament officials for the 2008 Safeway International Presented by Coca-Cola have announced that 18-year-old Michelle Wie has accepted the title sponsor’s exemption to play in the 2008 tournament. Scheduled to be played at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club, March 24-30, the tournament has a history of featuring one of the most competitive fields [...]

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Michelle Wie Interview - Part 3 (TheGolfChannel.com)

Date February 26th, 2008 Comment No Comments

Michelle Wie chats about her long range college plan, practice schedule and the Stanford Golf Course. Already joined the GolfChannel.com? Log in below with your email address and password.
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Pepper: Wie debut encouraging, disconcerting (Sports Illustrated)

Date February 26th, 2008 Comment No Comments

I had a front-row seat for Michelle Wie’s 2008 LPGA debut at the Fields Open, and what I saw was both encouraging and disconcerting.
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Golf: Wie fires 69 in Hawaii (The St. Augustine Record)

Date February 25th, 2008 Comment No Comments

KAPOLEI, Hawaii –Michelle Wie got off to a promising start in her first tournament round of the year, shooting a 3-under 69 in the Fields Open to finish three strokes behind early leader Paula Creamer.
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Commentary: Wie may have reached peak already (Lawrence Journal-World)

Date February 24th, 2008 Comment No Comments

You can’t help but be captivated by Michelle Wie. It has to do with her shooting a 68 as a 14-year-old playing in a PGA Tour event. It has to do with her finishing second to Annika Sorenstam at an LPGA major as a 15-year-old. It has to do with her tall form, long drives [...]

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Wie finishes 20 strokes off the lead at Fields Open (Sports Illustrated)

Date February 24th, 2008 Comment No Comments

KAPOLEI, Hawaii (AP) — After two encouraging rounds to start her year, Michelle Wie shot a 6-over 78 on Saturday in the final round of Fields Open to finish 20 strokes behind winner Paula Creamer.
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Wie back on track at Fields Open (Everett Herald)

Date February 23rd, 2008 Comment No Comments

KAPOLEI, Hawaii — Michelle Wie got off to a promising start in her first tournament round of the year, shooting a 3-under 69 in the Fields Open to finish five strokes behind first-round leader Jeong Jang.
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Teenage golfer a Wie bit off (Deseret Morning News)

Date February 23rd, 2008 Comment No Comments

After two encouraging rounds to start her year, Michelle Wie shot a 6-over 78 on Saturday in the final round of Fields Open.
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Michelle Wie struggles to a 78 in final round of Fields Open (Slam! Sports)

Date February 23rd, 2008 Comment No Comments

KAPOLEI, Hawaii - After two encouraging rounds to start her year, Michelle Wie shot a 6-over 78 on Saturday in the final round of Fields Open to finish 20 strokes behind winner Paula Creamer.
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