Wie faces tough task

Michelle Wie remained positive despite her fifth appearance on the US Tour getting off to a disappointing start when she struggled to a six-over-par 77 at the John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois.

The 16-year-old, who would qualify for next week’s Open Championship if she finished in the top 10 and was the leading non-exempt player on Sunday, was fighting an uphill battle from the moment she double-bogeyed the 11th hole, her second.