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Article: Wie earns LPGA Tour card at Q-School
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- Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
- Article date:
- December 8, 2008
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Michelle Wie has been playing LPGA Tour
events since she was in the seventh grade, drawing the biggest
galleries because of her youth and power, but earning little respect
from players because of her preferential treatment.
In the 62 tournaments she has played over the past seven years,
Wie received 53 exemptions or invitations.
The next time the 19-year-old from Hawaii tees it up, she finally
can feel like she belongs.
Wie opened with three straight bogeys before settling down in
blustery conditions Sunday for a 2-over 74, easily finishing among
the top 20 players at the Q-school to become a card-carrying member
of the LPGA Tour.
"It's a good feeling," Wie said. "I ...