Michelle Wie, once a sensational teenager, goes into the final round at Kraft Nabisco tied for the lead with the current teen sensation, Lexi Thompson. After failing to live up to her promise, Wie has an opportunity to get her career on track. I'm rooting for her.
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Her problem has been a lack of mental toughness. I remember an interview when she was a teenager after blowing a big lead with a series of bogeys. Not upset at all. She talked about how well she did on the front 9. Just blew a major win big time and she's all smiles and giggles. This lady, I thought, won't win as a pro. She's too easy on herself. Probably one of those kids given a medal at school for finishing last.
In a recent interview, the Stanford grad says she has a new appreciation for the game. I hope it includes mental toughness. She doesn't need to win, that teenager is good, but Wie needs her best round or close to show she didn't choke. The wins will come if her head is right.
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