Solheim Cup 2013: Michelle Wie’s Apology Should Satisfy Critics

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Published: August 18, 2013

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After Michelle Wie controversially walked away from a hole too early at the 2013 Solheim Cup on Day 2, her apology should silence her critics.

Saturday was a key day for Team Europe, as the score widened in the visitors' favor. The Europeans are looking to win back-to-back Solheim Cups and win on American soil, both of which have never happened before. 

Team Europe finished the second day by sweeping the four-ball session and saw its lead grow, 10.5 to 5.5. With 3.5 more points, the Europeans will make history.

Despite their domination, Wie captured some of the headlines by walking off the 16th green too early. She took off toward the 17th hole before her opponents, Caroline Masson and Caroline Hedwall, finished their putts. Jessica Korda, Wie's partner, stuck around to watch them.

It became a story that Wie didn't watch her opponents.

Whether she was upset with her performance or just had a lapse in judgement, she left the hole early. It's not proper etiquette, so people feel justified in criticizing her.

Wie smoothed things over on Sunday by issuing an apology on Twitter (h/t GolfChannel.com):



The 23-year-old didn't have to apologize, but she realized that she made a mistake. She held herself accountable for her actions, and that's all anyone can ask from a young athlete.

She has been in the spotlight since 2005, when she first turned pro. She joined the LPGA Tour in 2009, and the world keeps waiting for her to become a dominant force.

There is no excuse for her leaving a hole early. She knows better than that and probably would have felt disrespected if someone had done it to her. It's a move that was made during a tough day for her team, and she will learn from it.  



Most professional athletes slip up. Wie is just the latest to make a mistake, and her fame ended up working against her in this situation. ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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