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Wiesy Does It

By MERCER BAGGS
Managing Editor, GolfChannel.com

Michelle Wie

 
YES WIE CAN: Michelle Wie earned her first LPGA title, birdieing the final hole to win the Lorena Ochoa Invitational by two strokes over Paula Creamer. Wie, who entered the event with four top-3 finishes on the season, shot 3-under 69 Sunday to secure that previously elusive maiden trophy.
 
Backspin I don't lean one way or the other towards liking Wie, but she's great for the sport. She's by far the most recognizable female golfer in the U.S. That she's a polarizing figure only enhances her mass appeal. Her success – especially if she can become a dominating, Tiger Woods-like figure – gives the tour its best chance to succeed. So, good for Wie. Good for the LPGA. Good for women's golf.

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Maciolek on 01/06/2010, at 12:36 PM EST

“Glad to see MW finally win. We have waited a long time to see it happen, and I agree she is one of the most recognizable golfers on the LPGA tour. She will have many wins, she certainly can hit the ball further than most, but would she be so much recognized, if she weren't sponsored by 'Nike' ???? They really have put her on a pedestal. Now maybe they can get a speech coach for this Stanford U., student. ”

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