Wie Prodigy Faces Harsh Realities As Fame Grows
The article traces Michelle Wie's rising fame and mounting scrutiny as her golf struggles intensify. It notes her Stanford housing plan, multimillion-dollar endorsements, and pressure from media while comparing her journey to Alexis Thompson and Morgan Pressel, predicting a challenging path to maturity.
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Thompson 12 earns youngest Open berth at Women's Open
Thompson, a 12 year old from Coral Springs Florida, becomes the youngest golfer to qualify for the U S Women's Open at Pine Needles. She met defending champion Annika Sorenstam after a Tuesday news conference and enjoyed the attention from peers and fans as she prepared for the event.
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Woods skips Buick Open as family welcomes daughter Sam Alexis
Tiger Woods takes a week off from the Buick Open to be with wife Elin and newborn daughter Sam Alexis born June 18. Fellow pros, including John Cook, support his absence noting life changes and family first while Woods plans to return when ready.
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