KRT88 Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Is it just me or is Michelle Wie just plan hot? oh wait I can't say that she's only 15! OK, she'll be hot in 3 years right now she's just damn cute!
KD in CA Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Why is she still an amateur? Hasn't she been playing for 3 years? Is there an age restriction? And yes, she’ll be very hot in 3 more years.
Nervous Guy Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Why is she still an amateur? Hasn't she been playing for 3 years? Is there an age restriction? And yes, she’ll be very hot in 3 more years. 367866[/snapback] yes...18 years old... Outgoing LPGA commissioner Ty Votaw can waive the age requirement if a teenager shows she can be competitive, has a strong support system and demonstrates the maturity to be a professional. Aree Song, for instance, was allowed to join the tour at 17.
VABills Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Why is she still an amateur? Hasn't she been playing for 3 years? Is there an age restriction? And yes, she’ll be very hot in 3 more years. 367866[/snapback] The LPGA will not let someone turn pro prior to them having 2 years in college. They do give exeptions a lot but they want someone who has a complete game, and mature enough. For as good as Paula Creamer, the Songs, etc.. are there are plenty more on their version of the Nike tour. Remember the LPGA has a much harder time marketing, and coming up with tournaments. In fact they just shortened it this year. They have to market "sex" appeal and 15 year old are not sexy, unless you have issues. Michelle Wie's a cute kid, and a damn good golfer. While she has a team behind her that she could probably turn pro and have no real problems, they do not want to set a presidence and have a bunch of 15 year old kids with game turning pro, having no backing and basically ruining their "free" college chances and ability to get some other free training that isn't available to pros.
Nervous Guy Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 The LPGA will not let someone turn pro prior to them having 2 years in college. They do give exeptions a lot but they want someone who has a complete game, and mature enough. For as good as Paula Creamer, the Songs, etc.. are there are plenty more on their version of the Nike tour. Remember the LPGA has a much harder time marketing, and coming up with tournaments. In fact they just shortened it this year. They have to market "sex" appeal and 15 year old are not sexy, unless you have issues. Michelle Wie's a cute kid, and a damn good golfer. While she has a team behind her that she could probably turn pro and have no real problems, they do not want to set a presidence and have a bunch of 15 year old kids with game turning pro, having no backing and basically ruining their "free" college chances and ability to get some other free training that isn't available to pros. 367871[/snapback] wrong. " Wie has not asked for a waiver of the age limit. Song is the only player allowed to turn pro before her 18th birthday, a decision that was justified when she took medalist honors at Q-school and finished as runner-up at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. She graduated high school, so she had the same level of education that others had," Votaw said, explaining his decision. "She made the cut in 11 of 14 LPGA events she had played since she was 13, and all six majors. Her 18th birthday would have been in early April the following year, so we had only six LPGA events prior to her turning 18. Given all those things, she deserved a waiver." Age discussion
Nervous Guy Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 further more: LPGA: Eligibility: Must be at least eighteen years of age, have a high school diploma, and must be employed in the golf profession for at least three months prior to application. Procedure: You must have verification of employment, two letters of recommendation, and proof of a handicap under 10.Then you must pass a PAT(Player Ability Test) at a designated sight within one year of application. You may try four times in one year and if you are unsuccessful there is a waiting period before you can reapply to the organization. *Officially you are out of the golf program if you are unable to pass your PAT within one year. Apprentice: After successfully completing your PAT, written evaluation(100 questions on all aspects of golf), and interview you are considered an Apprentice. You are an Apprentice for two years needing to earn at least eight education credits to be able to advance to the next level which is a Class B. Class B: This is a golf pro who has successfully passed eight education credits along with another written evaluation of golf knowledge, and a graded practical teaching evaluation. This status remains for another two years where she must again earn at least eight education credits. Class A: This member has successfully passed all education requirements, another written evaluation, and an intense practical teaching evaluation given by other Class A Pros and often National Officers to the LPGA. This member has achieved a top teaching status which must be renewed every two years with a minimum of twenty-four education credits. After many years in the golf business, LPGA Members in good standing may also qualify for the following depending on their service and points earned: Master Professional, Life Member, Senior Member, and Honorary Member. Our education points are earned through attending and passing Teaching Schools I,II, and III, Swing Model Workshop, and area seminars.
Surfmeister Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 She's not "plan" hot to me. To me she's just a young kid who breathes through her mouth too much. She does have nerves though. LPGA hotties ... how about Christie Kerr? She's a woman, not a Junior in High School.
KD in CA Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 And how could we ever forget... Winning... 367898[/snapback] Don't forget the accompanying article: http://www.valleyofthegeeks.com/News/LPGA.html
bartshan-83 Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Has an amateur ever won a pro event before? It would be pretty cool if that happened. I mean obviously she defaults the prize money, but having a name on a trophy with the little (A) next to it would be pretty cool I think.
Surfmeister Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 And how could we ever forget... Winning... 367898[/snapback] That's what I'm saying. That's Christie Kerr.
Ghost of BiB Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 That's what I'm saying. That's Christie Kerr. 368031[/snapback] Uh...I knew that....
kegtapr Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Has an amateur ever won a pro event before? It would be pretty cool if that happened. I mean obviously she defaults the prize money, but having a name on a trophy with the little (A) next to it would be pretty cool I think. 367905[/snapback] Don't know, but there are actually two amaturs tied for the lead right now with one pro.
BADOLBILZ Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 OK, she'll be hot in 3 years right now she's just damn cute! 367837[/snapback] Not necessarily. A lot of these girls seem to peak at cute. Two years ago the Olsen twins were a hot offseason topic here.
qrtrnose Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 Michelle goes to my old high school. She's only 15, and if you think shes hot, you should see the rest of the girls at my school. They're fabulous.
Ghost of BiB Posted June 26, 2005 Posted June 26, 2005 OK, let me try this again...my last one got sniped. This is MY idea of a hot female golfer... Sophie
R. Rich Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 Man, you guys need dates. 367868[/snapback] Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!
stevestojan Posted June 27, 2005 Posted June 27, 2005 Ok, I'm about the biggest pervert most of you have ever 'met'. But even I can't have an unpure thought about MW. Look at her face! She looks 12. Man, you guys need dates? No, perhaps you need a private cell.
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