• Michelle Wie is a professional golfer on the LPGA Tour.

    On December 7, 2008, Michelle Wie earned her LPGA Tour card. Wie was previously limited to only playing in six LPGA events as well as the U.S. Women's Open and the Women's British Open. Wie plans on playing a full LPGA tour schedule now that she has her tour card. Wie stated, I play whenever I want now, not when I have to play, or only six tournaments. I can pick and choose. I might play two in a row, three in a row, and have some momentum. I really like this game, and I want to play a lot. I'm going to take advantage of this card. ESPN.com: Wie ties for seventh earns tour card (December 7, 2008)

    A golfer since the age of four, Michelle Wie has been golfing professionally since 2005. Wie has played in PGA and LPGA tournaments and holds the record for being the youngest player to make a cut in an LPGA major tournament.

    1. Born: October 11, 1989
    2. Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii
    3. 2007 Earnings: $19 million Forbes: The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars (December 4, 2007)
    4. Career wins: 0
    5. Top 5 LPGA Grand Slam finishes: 6
    6. PGA events entered: 12
    7. PGA cuts made: 0
    8. Withdrew from Stanford University in March, 2008 to focus on golfESPN: Wie's return already deemed a success (February 21, 2008)

  • Making the Cut

    Wie has had her share of firsts, but has yet to win a major tournament, prompting criticism.ESPN: Wie's return already deemed a success (February 21, 2008) In 2008, she was in a position to win the State Farm Classic, but was disqualified due to a rules violation.SF Gate:Wie's sloppiness to blame for her disqualification (July 20, 2008)