Michelle Wie Scores Big At the US Women's Open

Michelle Wie Scores Big At the US Women's Open

Michelle Sung Wie is one of the top American professional golfers for a reason. She is the youngest player to qualify for the USGA amateur championship at the age of 10. She has proved her mettle with a win that counts. With a clutch two stroke victory at the US Women's Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, Wie has garnered her first major title.

This follows a decade after the golfer attained fame as she scored a triumph at the PGA tour event against the men. This 24 year old Hawaiian player has scored one of the biggest wins in her playing history. She shot even-par 70 to fen off American rival Stacy Lewis at Pinehurst No.2.

It was not an easy victory. When she double-bogeyed the 16th hole after a poor second shot and a ball loss, obstacles came in her way. It took 2 minutes to find the ball and she opted for a penalty stroke sinking the 5 foot putt to avoid dropping the 3 shots.

When she stepped to the par-three 17rh tee, the pressure was immense and she achieved a tenuous one-shot lea. Sinking the 18 foot birdie was the best putt of her life by Wie. She parred the last to secure victory at 2 under 278. Previously twice having led the final round at the Women's Open, Wie struck third time lucky.

Wie has had a long journey as a golf pro. She was barely a teenager when she went onto say she belonged on the PGA Tour and the LPGA circuit. She also wanted to play the Masters. Wie earned fame when she came within one stroke of the winning it all at the Sony Open in Hawaii on the PGA Tour. She flopped in the men's tournaments but shone in the women's events.

Her immense talent has propelled her forward. She has faced some of the hardest greens in the world. Her triumph outshines Martin Kaymer's win in the past 7 days.

Wie won her first major championship with this victory. Martin Kaymer's victories did not feature enough big games on the leaderboard and Wie's win is just a complete contrast to this.

Michelle outdueled Stacy to clinch a title in a battle that was hard won. Final round television ratings for this event increased 89% as compared to the same day last year. Wie is arguably the largest draw in women's golf.

Her dual wins in 2014 have doubled her career number of LPGA Tour victories. She has the mix of spirit and talent to battle the odds and win. Media reports have commented how she is playing with the confidence that distinguished great players from just the good ones. With Wie on the scene, viewers can look forward to watching some stunning shots in the coming tournaments.