Sony side up for “Big Wiesy”

LIKE most other 14-year-old girls, Michelle Wie listens to underground music, watches the Disney Channel and loves to go shopping.

Sony side up for “Big Wiesy”
Thu, 15 Jan, 2004 - 00:00
Dave Kennedy

Give her some good news, she bounces on her toes, taps her hands together and smiles wide enough to show her brace.

But how many other ninth-grade girls can hit a golf ball 300 yards? Tom Lehman played with her in a junior pro-am two years ago and thought her swing compared so favourably to Ernie Els that he called her the "Big Wiesy."

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

WHATSAPP

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

2025 Ryder Cup – Afternoon Fourball Matches Scheffler and McIlroy to clash in Sunday's singles as doubts linger over hurt Hovland
Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course Europe three points away from winning Ryder Cup outright after fiery day two
Ryder Cup - Day Two - Bethpage Black Course Ryder Cup sparks fly as angry Bryson DeChambeau clashes with Tommy Fleetwood
CourtsGolfPlace: Waialae Country ClubPlace: AugustaPlace: of HawaiiPlace: Olomana Golf LinksPerson: Michelle WiePerson: Tom LehmanPerson: Ernie ElsPerson: Davis Love III.Person: WiePerson: Annika SorenstamPerson: ElsPerson: LovePerson: Vijay SinghPerson: SorenstamPerson: B.J. WiePerson: Tiger WoodsPerson: TigerPerson: WoodsPerson: TigeresquePerson: Hilary LunkeEvent: PGA TourEvent: LPGA TourEvent: Sony OpenEvent: British OpenEvent: LPGAEvent: MastersEvent: Canadian TourEvent: Nationwide TourEvent: US Women's AmateurEvent: USGAEvent: '97 MastersEvent: WAPLEvent: US Women's OpenEvent: PGAEvent: Mercedes ChampionshipsOrganisation: SonyOrganisation: Disney ChannelOrganisation: Punahou SchoolOrganisation: NCAAOrganisation: CupOrganisation: Colonial
<p>SWEET AND SOUR: Rory McIlroy celebrates on the 18th green after he and team-mate Shane Lowry defeated Justin Thomas and Cameron Young 2 up in the Saturday afternoon four-balls. Pic: Carl Recine/Getty Images</p>

Ryder Cup MC who led abusive Saturday chants at Rory McIlroy steps down from role

READ NOW

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Latest

Sport

Push Notifications

By clicking on 'Sign Up' you will be the first to know about our latest and best sporting content on this browser. Please note if you are unable to sign up via your mobile web browser, please download and sign up for mobile push notifications via our FREE mobile news app.

Sign Up
IE Golf

 IElogo
LONGREADS

Ireland's Top 10 Hidden Gems

Ten of the best golf courses in Ireland that too few people know about.

Read Here

Sport

Newsletter

Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers. and reporters

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited