by Sky Rutledge
Michelle is a golf prodigy, that's a given.But I think she has dreams that only going to be accomplished after a long and hard struggle which I don't think her parents have prepared her for. For one thing, winning on the LPGA tour is hard enough, ask any of the women trying it right now and they will tell you stories of trials and tribulations for as long as you want to hear them.But to continually butt your head agains't a wall like the PGA tour seems dumb to me. Look at her scores from the last few men's tourmements she's played in. Pathetic I'd say, and what will she learn from getting kicked to the curb like that ?. She needs to hone her skills on the LPGA tour. Learn how to WIN on the LPGA tour, then go take the guys on, by that time she will have a better understanding of what she's dealing with and know how to react accordingly.

by John Nicodem
Hey, Baldy...your blaming Greg Johnston for Wie's bad drop is a joke. And his position that he should soon be her ex-caddy is just vindictive and wrong. It looks like somebody's trying to stick their nose up someone else's you know what...to help take the heat off of their dumb attempt to make a name for himself. Baldy, why's all your venom being used on Wie's caddy? Got something against Johnston for getting "the" bag? No way...it couldn't be that easy...could it? Greg Johnston DID his job...advising her of the lie and the drop. If anything, she didn't do her's...and she is to blame. Johnston had every right to call out that self serving "reporter" who supposedly has a book coming out in the near future. How convenient is that to suddenly make a quick name for himself? But back to you, Kato. Could it be, that your dream job isn't at TravelGolf.com...but at...just maybe, Sports Illustrated? Hmmmm...if you only knew someone, that would be willing to get you in the door. Only one problem, Hemingway...you would still need talent. You know, that reason why Johnston, had Inkster's bag for all these years...and now has Wie's. It's amazing how jealous losers like you and that "Bum" berger think...simply amazing! You don't even have to write about it...and people can still read you like a book.

by fred
The reason why it is inappropriate to make comments regarding "those long legs and slim, lithe body" is because she's a 15 year old girl. It's that simple. And the reason why so many people flame Chris Baldwin is not because he disagrees with what Michele Wie is doing, but rather it's because he continually makes moronic posts about her.

by Larry
Morgan Pressel's remarks to S.I. remind me of the High School movie scene where the gum chewing Teen Queen and her court are sitting in the cafeteria mean mouthing a classmate who happens to be walking by.
All the comments are negative and meant to degrade the passerby.
According to Morgan, todays question is "Why is Michelle getting all the attention and I'm not getting my share?"
Answer to Morgan: - - You are.

by Mr. Small Rain
Morgan should know that Paula Creamer is not getting much attention either. But Paula acts more graciously on the course and in front of media.
Morgan is too emotional and acting crazy in public especially when she failed. It would be lose lose situation for media and her if public see it. That is, I honestly think, she is not getting much attention.
I hope she could correct her mistakes and have more success not only on the golf cousre but also in media and public.

by Larry
Mr. Small Rain
You are absolutely correct about Paula Creamer. She is rapidly learning (almost overnite) the skills it takes to impress the media. Being gracious is a must.
I think it's OK for Morgan to be emotional on the course. Women are allowed that privilege. It's what she says afterwards that distances her from the media she is trying to attract.

by chuck
the simple fact is that Morgan is a smart girl and knows that the money she is going to make in the LPGA will only equal to the pocket money of Ms. Wie, We certainly can understand the fear and frustration.
But for Chris Baldwin, the only explanation probably is that he is paid to do what he did to Wie.

by Larry
Chuck,
I agree with your comments about Chris Baldwin. He is being controversial as a cover-up for lack of creative writing skills.
Back to Morgan Pressel, I feel she is frustrated because she see's the media's preoccupation with Michelle Wie over other young female golfers. It doesn't seem to make any sense to her.
Actually, there are firm, absolute, and identifible "reasons" why the media has this perception. Unfortunately, most of these "reasons" have little to do with golf. It boils down to personality characteristics.
Cristie Kerr, prominent LPGA player, summed it up when she said "She's (Michelle) just got this aura around her - - she is the chosen one".
Eventually, Morgan will learn to differentiate between those things she can change and those she just has to accept. Then she won't be so upset and life will smile on her.

by Hoyt Decker
Chuck - Let's face it. Michelle Wie is going to be a world-class pro golfer and she is going to be a fantastically attractive woman, a full-on stunner. Pressel could win 1,000 tournaments and not hope to be as marketable as Wie. Right? Wrong? Don't know -- but America circa 2005 will opt for the phyically attractive every time. Given that she's just 15 that's not a sentiment you're going to hear discussed much outside the locker room. But I don't mention it here in "dirty old man" terms - just pointing out a reality of the situation they're both in.

by Larry
Hoyt Decker,
Yes Hoyt, Michelle will probably be a - - fantastically beautiful woman - -.
But, Michelle Wie, the media "darling" is really a package.
Part: Potentially beautiful woman.
Part: World class golfer.
& Part: Character & personality.
Believe it or not - - There are many beautiful women in the world. There are even beautiful women golfers. But the unique part of Michelle Wie is her character and personality. No other person can duplicate this. This is what separates all of us from each other and this is what will make her famous now and for years to come.

by Jill
Arnie,
Apparently, you don't have much knowledge concerning multi-cultural issues.
Michelle is Asian American, and yes she is carrying the mantle for other Asian Americans. How many successful Asian American golfers are out there ? How many Asian American athletes are out there in the media.
Very few.
Unfortunately, there are people like you that assume all Asians are the same no matter where they're from.
As an American, Michelle has more in common with you than women who are playing for South Korea.

by arnie
Hmmmm...Christina Kim is not Asian American? Funny, last I checked she was a resident of San Jose, California. Michael Chang isn't Asian American? I'll bet that would be news to him. You might want to take another look at the roster of Asian LPGA and amateur players in the U.S. You'll find that many of them are 'Asian-American'.
You think Michelle Wie is the first Asian American to be successful in sports in America? Do you live in a cave?

by Jill
Wow Arnie-you named two Asian Americans --with Michelle there are now three that the media has actually focused on.
What exactly is your quota ?
How many people of color are actually playing golf ? Not a lot...
Christina Kim is not covered by the media if at all--(I believe she plays for South Korea as well)
the fact is Asian Americans are not represented at all in the media and Michelle is a pioneer whether you choose to believe it or not.
When was the last time Letterman had an Asian American guest on his show before Michelle ? It has been a long time...
Don't talk about stuff you have no knowledge about-you're just embarassing yourself...

by arnie
Jill, you arrogant jerk. My comment stands, Michelle Wie is not 'carrying the mantlle for her race' (which by the way 'Asian American' is not a 'race' per se). There have been, and are currrently, plenty of Asian and Asian-American sports figures. If you don't happen to know who they are, you're the ignorant one, not me. Forgive me if I don't have the time to list off for you all the PGA/LPGA/Nationwide/Amateur golfers who are Asian American, not to mention all the Asian Americans competing in all the other sports in the U.S. Didn't happen to notice the Asian-American guy that was on our Walker Cup team, or the Asian-American phenom name Mina Harigae who took Morgan Pressel to the wire in the U.S. Women's Amateur? Maybe you should just open your eyes a bit before you spout off like a know it all.

by arnie
Oh and one more thing Jillsy-poo, back to your original ignorant response, Grace Park IS Asian American. As are Michelle Kwan, Kristy Yamaguchi, Amy Chow...
Again forgive me if I don't see Michelle Wie as exactly the Jackie Robinson of the Asian American community.