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Punahou freshman Michelle Wie chipped onto the 16th green during the second round of the Boise Open at Hillcrest Country Club yesterday. Wie missed the cut with a 12-over 154 total.
Wie wants another shot
BOISE, Idaho -- Michelle Wie wants another shot at playing with the boys.
The 13-year-old missed the cut for a second time in a men's tournament this season, but said she would be ready to try again after a little more practice.
"I think I'll make the cut next time," Wie said.
Wie sounded as determined as she was confident after shooting a 5-over 76 yesterday in the second round of the Boise Open.
Her 36-hole total was 12-over 154, and despite trailing almost the entire field at the Nationwide Tour event, she did have a strong finish.
"I had a lot of fun this week, even though I didn't play as well as I wanted to," said Wie, who had a two-stroke improvement over Thursday's opening round.
Brian Wilson, who had a 67 yesterday, and Roger Tambellini, who had a 65, were tied for the lead at 9-under 133.
Punahou alumnus Parker McLachlin and Kamehameha alumnus Keoke Cotner each missed the cut. McLachlin shot 74 yesterday and finished at 153, and Cotner shot 72 to finish at 149.
Wie, who missed the cut in a Canadian Tour event last month, said she'd like another shot at playing in a men's tournament. She also said she'd accept another sponsor's exemption to play in Boise next fall.
Wie had better command of her tee shots yesterday and although her putting remained erratic, she was even par over the last eight holes and gave the large gallery that followed her both days plenty to cheer about.
She finished the day with 10 pars, five bogeys, a double bogey and two birdies.
"I think I learned how to play from the thick rough and on fast greens. I just got used to the greens right now," said Wie, who struggled with her putting both days. "I think I learned a lot this week."
