Even though we’re getting into the off season of golf and allowing the players to recuperate from a long and grueling 11 month season, that doesn’t mean we as fans have to take any time off. And if you following any bit of women’s golf you’ll know that Michelle Wie is always in the news.

With her recent debacle in Japan many are questioning whether she should be allowed to play in the men’s tournaments. She’s played in 12 men’s tournaments and has missed the cut in all her PGA attempts and made the cut in Korea at a men’s tournament.

There’s no question Michelle Wie is a gifted golfer and athlete, but she may be jumping into things a little to fast. It would be terrible to see her get discouraged so early on and become more of a sideshow than a golfer. She has amazing talent and needs only a few more years to hone her talent and become one of the best golfers in the world.

However, as long as she keeps getting sponsors exemptions to play men’s tournaments and large appearance fees, who can blame her. Any one of us would do the same thing. Don’t tell me you wouldn’t.

Pak made an unbeleivable shot from 201 yards away landing the ball a mere 3 inches from the cup to seal the victory and win the LPGA championship. Se Ri Pak has had quite a return to golf after taking a leave from injury and just being worn out. Pak payed no attention to all the media attention Wie was getting after narrowly missing out on a chance to qualify for the mens US Open. She also held of charges from 12 women who came close to over taking her postition atop the leader board.

Although we here at Getting to Scratch realize that most of the hoopla that surrounds Michelle Wie is pure promotion we also feel as though the young lady should take a stab at winning a tournament on the Womens tour first before taking a spot from a male at one of the most prestigous PGA tour events of the Year. They have to make a living too you know. Especially those that don’t have $10 million Nike contracts.

Congratulations to Se Ri Pak for showing everyone sometimes all you need is a little breather, just a little vacation to get you back on track.