Michelle Wie Blog

It seems the big question recently posed to many ladies of the LPGA is: "are you pursuing playing in any men’s tournaments in the PGA?"  Michelle Wie must be really pissing off some of the women on the tour with her relentless goal of playing and winning tournaments in the PGA and against men.  Especially considering the fact that she has not won a tournament in the LPGA. 

Recently Annika Sorenstam was asked about it, and she politely told the reporter that she is content playing with the ladies and winning of course as much as possible. Now it is Morgan Presell and Paula Creamer’s turn to answer what would’ve been a stupid question a just a few years ago few years ago in the PMW years (pre-Michelle Wie).  Check out this good blog on the topic

Here’s an article that breaks down the earning potential and profit that Michelle Wie Co. is currently earning. It takes into account sponsorships, tournaments fees, and advertising. It also lists the expenses after which a profit and loss statement can be calculated. Stock experts would call Michelle Wie a "blue-chip", with stability and the potential for future growth. Not to mention considerable cash flow. So all in all, Michelle Wie is extremely profitable, right there along with a company like Microsoft.   Read the article here

Here’s an interesting question to ask: Will Michelle Wie ever be a permanent member of the PGA?  This question could be highly debated, for both sides.  The fact of the matter is, Michelle has already played in eight men’s tournaments and last weekend made the cut for the first time - and by five strokes at that.

So in 10 years, Michelle will be all of 26 years old.  If she continues to play in men’s events, eventually she will win one. And possibly she may win a major. When she does that, what is the PGA to do? Do they continue to let her play on the LPGA tour, and enter as many men’s tournaments as she wants, or do they let her simply continue as an LPGA member, and jumping over to the PGA whenever she wants.

Then, there is also the Nationwide tour, but one has to wonder if Michelle would ever become a regular member and play on the Nationwide tour. No, she has her sights on the PGA and winning a major, just as any other aspiring male golfer does at her age.

And as these other young phenomenal women golfers such as Dakota Dowd come on the scene, what will happen then if Michelle is playing in a dozen tournaments per year on the PGA Tour? Will others aspire to do the same?

Here’s an interesting debate about the question, Will Michelle Wie ever be a member of the PGA Tour?