This young lady’s a Wie bit special

THE biggest marketing feeding frenzy in women’s golf is to be unleashed today as teenage prodigy Michelle Wie turns pro — a week before her 16th birthday.

This young lady’s a Wie bit special

Before she hits a golf ball in professional anger, Wie will be a multi-millionaire, thanks to deals with Nike and Sony.

She is being handled not by a recognised golf PR company, but by Hollywood agency William Morris, better known for its dealings with movie stars such as Clint Eastwood and John Travolta.

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