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Win for Wie

By: | Edited: Mon 14 Jul 2014

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Michelle WieAfter 8 years and 65 LPGA events, Michelle Wie finally wins on the LPGA tour with her victory at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational in Mexico. Remember she is only just 20 though!

With all the expectation over the years and so many near misses, she had finished second six times, the long wait is finally over. Finishing with a 3 under 69 for a 2 stroke victory over Paula Creamer it was a much deserved win.

"It's definitely off by my back," Wie said. "I think that hopefully life will be a lot better, but I still have a lot of work to do."

Wie earned $220,000 and had only won the 2003 USGA Women's Amateur Public Links.

"Right now it feels fantastic," Wie said. "It's great year. I went through some ups and downs ... And obviously this tournament is the icing on the cake."

"wowwwww......never thought this would feel THIS great!!!!" she posted on Twitter @themichellewie .

So what next for Wie now ?

Wie first qualified for a USGA event at age 10 and played an LPGA event when she was 12 turned Pro at 15 and within a year her income approached $20 million more than any other female golfer.

She joined the LPGA this season and has begun to show the sizzling game that has made her arguably the biggest attraction in women's golf.

Wie created those expectations by shooting 68 on the PGA Tour at age 14, by having at least a share of the lead on the back nine of three major championships when she was 16, by coming within nine holes of qualifying for the U.S. Open and by developing shots that few other women were capable of hitting.

Keep it easy and who knows ?


About the author

DR

Darren Ramowski is the MD of Golfshake. With a background in technology and data, he is deeply interested in golf analytics, equipment innovation, and industry trends. A committed golfer who enjoys links courses and European golf travel, Darren has a personal ambition to visit notable Ryder Cup venues. His strategic vision continues to shape Golfshake’s growth and community engagement.


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