Wie Finishes 6th at Ladies German Open
Monday, June 2nd, 2008Move over Michelle Wie…there is a new kid on the block.
Amy Yang shot five-under-par 67 yesterday and won the Ladies German Open by four strokes. This was her first win as a professional, something Michelle has yet to accomplish - even after millions in endorsements.
Yang, an 18-year-old who had a course record of 63 on Saturday, finished with a 21-under 267 total. After the win, Yang said she would donate the $61,260 (U.S.) in prize money to victims of the recent earthquake in China. Now is that cool or what? What 18 year old couldn’t use a cool $61 grand, yet she gives it away to others less fortunate. Setting up some good Karma already at only 18.
There was a glimmer of hope for Michelle Wie in the tournament as well.
Michelle showed she can still play with a final round of 67. She finished 6th overall in the tournament - her best showing in almost 2 years. Wie had a total of 14 under, the first time since the Evian Masters in July of 2006.