Wie DQ’d from State Farm over scorecard flap

[ajk23az]

I do feel bad for her but I've played in a TON of golf tournaments and have never FORGOT to sign the scorecard when handed in, even when a person doesn't have to sign them, I do.



SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)—Michelle Wie finished the third round of the State Farm Classic alone in second on Saturday—that is, if she hadn’t already been disqualified.

Wie failed to sign her scorecard after Friday’s second round. She showed up Saturday and shot 5-under 67 to finish alone in second at 17 under, one stroke back of Yani Tseng. That’s when Wie learned of the LPGA’s ruling.

The 18-year-old Wie, who appeared to have been crying, told reporters she made a mistake.

“I don’t know how it happened,” she said.

Wie, who is playing a part-time schedule while attending Stanford, was having by far her best tournament of the year. She opened with a 5-under 67 and followed with rounds of 65 and 67—though the last two won’t count.

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/pga/news?slug=ap-lpgatour-wiedisqualified&prov=ap&type=lgns

 

[DallasCowpoke]

Maybe she can blame it on hypothermia?

 

[Big Dakota]

She seems to be a spoiled head case.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

she's ****ing clueless, I don't know why she's getting all this hype

she's not even hot

 

[big dog cowboy]

Has she won a womens event yet?

 

[burmafrd]

Failing to sign your scorecard is about as dumb a mistake as it gets.
Especially when you are in contention. This kid was pushed by her parents and agents and others and that usually never ends well.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

she's not even hot

the only way to judge a female athlete, must be why I hate the Williams' sisters

 

[Tusan_Homichi]

she's ****ing clueless, I don't know why she's getting all this hype

she's not even hot

I dunno. She's kinda cute.

 

[Nors]

That is a Caddy mistake - no excuse there

 

[Bob Sacamano]

the only way to judge a female athlete, must be why I hate the Williams' sisters

don't even get me started, I will just say that they look like a couple of dudes

I dunno. She's kinda cute.

kinda cute? I guess, but that's not marketable

hot or good, she's neither

 

[DR.WARE]

shes not good looking and how in the world don't you sign the scorecard

 

[sacase]

Bet she won't make that mistake again.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I'm sure there have been other golfers (male and female) that have done the same thing. It's only publicized because this is the first time Wie has ever contended in a tournament. In the past, just making the cut was her goal. First time actually contending in a tourney and she blows it. At 18, I'd prolly cry, too.

That said, what in the world does a woman's looks have to do with her prowess as an athlete. There's a larger amount of fugly dudes out there than there are women, but I don't see anyone using that as a measuring stick against them. For some of them, I'd rather beat them with it. ~rollseyes~

 

[joseephuss]

Dumb mistake. I am sure she will learn.

The reason she has received so much coverage is because she is very talented and young. She had skills that most other golfers did not have when she was in her early teens. That meant she had lots of potential to get better. She has not progressed as fast as people thought and in turn has not received as much coverage. This is the first I have heard about her in a while.

Tiger Woods received a lot of coverage before he ever turned pro. Wie was much younger when she went pro than Tiger was when he made that decision. Tiger has gone on to earn that continued coverage and he gets the coverage. Wie has not and does not receive as much coverage now as she did when she first went pro.

Back to the scored cards. Golf needs to get with the times. I know it is full of tradition, but I think we have gotten to the point where we don't need every golfer signing and turning in scorecards. We know what the scores are for every player during a tournament. It is a bit archaic at this point. Still it is a part of the current rules and Wie should know better even at 18. She has played in plenty of events not to screw up like this.

 

[CanadianCowboysFan]

That said, what in the world does a woman's looks have to do with her prowess as an athlete. There's a larger amount of fugly dudes out there than there are women, but I don't see anyone using that as a measuring stick against them. For some of them, I'd rather beat them with it. ~rollseyes~

that is like asking why do we die, because we do

 

[Big Dakota]

I'm sure there have been other golfers (male and female) that have done the same thing. It's only publicized because this is the first time Wie has ever contended in a tournament. In the past, just making the cut was her goal. First time actually contending in a tourney and she blows it. At 18, I'd prolly cry, too.

That said, what in the world does a woman's looks have to do with her prowess as an athlete. There's a larger amount of fugly dudes out there than there are women, but I don't see anyone using that as a measuring stick against them. For some of them, I'd rather beat them with it. ~rollseyes~

This just in, men aren't from Mars, they're from the strip club

 

[Yeagermeister]

Be on the lookout for the next great female golfer......my 10 yr old niece. She is already winning tournament beating both boys and girls.

 

[Yeagermeister]

she's ****ing clueless, I don't know why she's getting all this hype

she's not even hot

I disagree

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

more proof golfs not a sport

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I disagree

eeeew, she looks like Xerzes in 300, w/ hair