Michelle Wie Invited to LPGA Event in London
The William Morris Agency, Michelle Wie’s agent, has received an invitation for Michelle to play in a London, U.K. LPGA event. The tournament is the CN Canadian Women’s Open at the London Hunt and Country Club in August. No word yet on whether Michelle will attend.
Because Michelle is not officially a member of the LPGA, she can only play in 8 events for the year. After the 4 majors, that leaves only 4 other spots open. Other factors include scheduling and location, etc. ther considerations include the style of course and the course’s tournament history. The tournament will be held at The Hunt Club in London, the site of the 1993 DuMaurier Classic and the 1970 men’s Canadian Open.
Date of the tournament is Aug. 10-13 at London Hunt Club.
Total purse is $1.7 million US, (up $400,000 this year.)
Tickets will go sale at the London Golf Expo today, tomorrow and Sunday at the Western Fair Progress Building, RCGA booth.
TV coverage: the RCGA is negotiating with The Golf Channel in the U.S. and Rogers Sportsnet in Canada.