Wie asked to “prove herself” to male golfers. Ew.

While I must admit I couldn’t help giggling when this columnist told golf prodigy Michelle Wie, “You go, girl!�, at least he pointed out the lack of support and respect that she should be getting from fellow professional golfers.
U.S. Open Champion Michael Campbell was asked last week about Wie being given a sponsor’s exemption to play against men in a European Tour event this coming fall. He replies:

“I can go two different ways with this question. I can be politically correct and say it’s wonderful to see Michelle Wie at a European Tour event and promote it. Or I could say she’s got to prove herself that she can win on the women’s tour before she can have a chance to play on the men’s tour. . . Michelle Wie is obviously a wonderful talent, but she needs to prove herself.”

Of course, because women need to go that extra mile to prove that they’re “just as good as the guys.� Ugh.