nelms Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Well, lookie here. I found this at ESPN.com, buried 3 web pages deep. I wonder if the hardcopy newspapers will even bother wasting their ink on this story. http://sports.espn.go.com/golf/news/story?id=2473462 Tuesday, June 6, 2006 Less heralded Hawaiian teen makes U.S. Open -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press HONOLULU -- There will be a teenage golfing phenom from Honolulu playing in the U.S. Open whose name isn't Michelle Wie. Fifteen-year-old Tadd Fujikawa, who just completed his freshman year at Moanalua High School, beat out nine other golfers at the sectional qualifier at Poipu Bay Golf Club on Monday to advance to next week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. "Maybe in my wildest dreams I thought about it," he said. Fujikawa shot rounds of 71 and 70 for a 3-under 141 total, securing the lone berth from Hawaii in the U.S. Open. Kapalua pro David Havens was a stroke behind the teen. "It hasn't really hit me yet," Fujikawa said. "I guess I'm excited. It'll be fun." According to the USGA, the youngest player to make it through qualifying was Tyrell Garth, who was 14 years old when he advanced to play in the U.S. Open in 1941. Fujikawa had six birdies and three bogeys in his round. "There was no one turning point or spectacular hole," he said. "I made a lot of clutch 6- to 10-foot putts, though. I felt good about my putting." Fujikawa advanced to the sectional through the same local qualifier as Wie. Wie shot an even-par 72 to win the qualifier at Turtle Bay and Fujikawa holed a 60-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole to earn the third spot with a 74. Because Wie is playing in this week's LPGA Championship in Havre de Grace, Md., she opted to play in a sectional in Summit, N.J., instead of playing in Hawaii. She failed in her bid to become the first woman to play in the U.S. Open, teasing a frenzied gallery for 27 holes until three straight bogeys sent her to a 3-over 75 and into the middle of the pack. She finished at 1-over 143. Lori Fujikawa said her son didn't start getting serious about golf until four years ago when he began taking lessons. He was previously into judo. Despite his size, which is just over 5-feet, Fujikawa averages around 285 yards off the tee. "He should be able to keep up with most of the pros," his coach Kevin Ralbovsky said. The coach doesn't think nerves will get the best of the youngster. "Tadd is very calm and patient by nature," he said. "He doesn't get rattled and overemotional after a bad shot." Fujikawa said he doesn't know what to expect, but he'll be ready. Even if he doesn't win, he'll get to be inside the ropes competing with the best golfers in the world. "I don't really have a favorite player, but of course it will be pretty cool to be in the same tournament as Tiger Woods," he said. This will have the transgender proponents quiet for a little while. I thought it was interesting that this little 15 year old is averaging 285 yards off the tee. way above Wie's average. But I guess it doesn't really matter since driving distance means absolutely nothing in golf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Nelms your truly pathetic. I thought about posting this about one of my local boy's. But who cares? Michelles ohana is this island. It's all the islands so **** off. Congrats to Tadd though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 What exactly is your point, nelms?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 What exactly is your point, nelms?? I report, you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 that's what I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 that's what I expected. Me too. nelms....you obviously had a motive for posting and then making the comments you did....why not just come out and say what it is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Me too.nelms....you obviously had a motive for posting and then making the comments you did....why not just come out and say what it is? You must not have read the Michelle Wie thread from yesterday, where I clearly stated my opinion. If you did not, I'll save you the trouble of looking it up: Michelle Wie should stay on the Ladies tour. That goes for Anika Sorenstam or any other woman that has fantasies about competing with men. The bottom line is that they can't compete against men in any of the major sports, including golf. Aren't you the least bit offended by the media manipulation of this whole story? Wie doesn't even make the cut, yet the 15 year old kid does and it's buried on the back pages of all of the newspapers. If I didn't report it here on this board, how many people would have even known what this 15 year old kid accomplished? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonef1de Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 You must not have read the Michelle Wie thread from yesterday, where I clearly stated my opinion. If you did not, I'll save you the trouble of looking it up:Michelle Wie should stay on the Ladies tour. That goes for Anika Sorenstam or any other woman that has fantasies about competing with men. The bottom line is that they can't compete against men in any of the major sports, including golf. Aren't you the least bit offended by the media manipulation of this whole story? Wie doesn't even make the cut, yet the 15 year old kid does and it's buried on the back pages of all of the newspapers. If I didn't report it here on this board, how many people would have even known what this 15 year old kid accomplished? :applause: :applause: Way to go Nelms Thank God your here to report that one out of ten Kauai golfers was gonna make the cut and the guy that did HAPPENED to be 15. Nelms the F'd up part is I'm so proud of my boy Tadd but your ***** ass is ruining it. So drop your wanna be ownage of Michelle Wie thread cause it has a mainland reek to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 This article might have relevance if the discussion is whether Michelle Wie is overhyped compared to other young golfers, but it has no relevance as to whether Wie should play in the men's tour. Furthermore, I thought Wie averaged close to 300 off the tee, anyone know for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 What's your point Nelms. He qualified and she didn't. So, by your thinking, since she didn't qualify, she really shouldn't have been allowed to try? Is that true of all golfers who don't qualify for a given tourny? I can't see a problem with letting ANYONE compete who earns the right through play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 You must not have read the Michelle Wie thread from yesterday, where I clearly stated my opinion. If you did not, I'll save you the trouble of looking it up:Michelle Wie should stay on the Ladies tour. That goes for Anika Sorenstam or any other woman that has fantasies about competing with men. The bottom line is that they can't compete against men in any of the major sports, including golf. Aren't you the least bit offended by the media manipulation of this whole story? Wie doesn't even make the cut, yet the 15 year old kid does and it's buried on the back pages of all of the newspapers. If I didn't report it here on this board, how many people would have even known what this 15 year old kid accomplished? While I don't disagree that in most cases women aren't going to be competitve in mens sports, they shouldn't be prevented from trying. Heck, most MEN aren't capable of competing on the PGA tour. But, at some point a women is going to EARN a spot in a PGA game because of her play. Is your masculinity so frail that this is really a bother to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Is your masculinity so frail that this is really a bother to you? Oh, I'm fine with my "masculinity". It's the "masculinity" being injected into the women in our society that is so disturbing. Next thing you know, they'll be installing urinals in the Ladies restrooms to accomodate those that like to stand instead of squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Don't know why you have a "hard-on" for Michelle Wie. Oh!!!, Nevermind. Lucky Putter!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight_on_til_you_have_won Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 Oh, I'm fine with my "masculinity". It's the "masculinity" being injected into the women in our society that is so disturbing. Next thing you know, they'll be installing urinals in the Ladies restrooms to accomodate those that like to stand instead of squat. Pathetic, nelms. The girl likes to play golf. Turns out she's really good at it. Where's the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 What's your point Nelms. He qualified and she didn't. So, by your thinking, since she didn't qualify, she really shouldn't have been allowed to try? Is that true of all golfers who don't qualify for a given tourny? I can't see a problem with letting ANYONE compete who earns the right through play. As a golfer; man or woman, she has done some remarkable things: 1.The youngest player ever to qualify for an adult USGA-sanctioned tournament – 10 years, 9 months, 24 days (2000 Women's U.S. Amateur Public Links) 2.The youngest player ever to qualify for an LPGA tournament – Age 12 (2002 LPGA Takefuji Classic) 3.The youngest winner (male or female) of an adult USGA-sanctioned tournament – Age 13 (2003 Women's U.S. Amateur Public Links) 4.The youngest player to make a cut in an LPGA tournament and major – Age 13 (2003 Nabisco Championship) 5.The youngest player to play in a PGA Tour event – Age 14 (2004 Sony Open) 6.The lowest round by a female in a PGA Tour event (also the first female to score a sub-70 round in PGA Tour history) – 68 (2004 & 2006 Sony Open) 7.The youngest player to play in Curtis Cup history – Age 14 (2004 Curtis Cup) 8.The first female ever to make a cut in an Asian Tour-sanctioned event – 2006 SK Telecom Open 9.The youngest female to make a cut in any professional male tour event - Age 16 (2006 SK Telecom Open) 10.The first female medalist in a men’s US Open qualifying tournament – Age 16 (2006 US Open Local Qualifying at Turtle Bay Hawaii) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted June 7, 2006 Author Share Posted June 7, 2006 Pathetic, nelms. The girl likes to play golf. Turns out she's really good at it. Where's the problem? She didn't make the cut, so I guess it is a moot point after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sith lord Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 I don't know why you guys are so upset with nelms. That story should have been reported by ESPN. I brought up a story a few days ago that also should have been reported, but wasn't. ESPN is nothing more than a joke right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted June 7, 2006 Share Posted June 7, 2006 She didn't make the cut, so I guess it is a moot point after all. It is a moot point, and I agree. However, Wie already beat Tadd Fujikawa in the local qualifier at Turtle Bay by 2 strokes ( he needed a miracle 60 foot putt on the third playoff hole to advance to the next round ). Wie could have stayed at home to play in the sectional qualifier at Poipu Bay (a much easier and familiar course as compared to Canoe Brook - North). She decided to play Canoe Brook in New Jersey so she could be close to Bulle Rock in Havre de Grace, Maryland where she will be competing in the McDonald’s LPGA Championship this weekend. I'm not taking anything away from Tadd, but this was the field he had to beat to make the Open: a)Tadd Fujikawa Honolulu, Hawaii 71-70-141 Failed To Qualify A-David Havens Lahaina, Hawaii 70-72-142 A-Darren Summers Lahaina, Hawaii 72-72-144 (a)Alex Ching Honolulu, Hawaii 73-75-148 Philip Chun Honolulu, Hawaii 76-72-148 Joe Phengsavath Honolulu, Hawaii 74-74-148 Brian Sasada Kahului, Hawaii 75-73-148 (a)Casey Watabu Kapaa, Hawaii 77-76-153 Ron Castillo Jr Lihue, Hawaii 77-76-153 Eric Horner Kekaha, Hawaii 83-75-158 Now compare that to the field Wie competed in: Brett Quigley Jupiter , Fla. 68-63--131 Gregory Kraft Largo , Fla. 67-67--134 Kent Jones Albuquerque , N.M. 66-68--134 Kevin Stadler Scottsdale , Ariz. 66-68--134 Michael Harris Shorewood , Wis. 68-66--134 J J Henry Fort Worth , Texas 70-65--135 Mark Brooks Fort Worth , Texas 68-67--135 Rob Johnson Orlando , Fla. 66-69--135 Andy Bare Jacksonville , Fla. 70-66--136 John Mallinger Reston , Va. 68-68--136 Nicholas Thompson Coral Springs , Fla.69-67--136 Tom Pernice Jr Murrieta , Calif. 68-68--136 Andrew Svoboda Larchmont , N.Y. 72-65--137 Chris Nallen Scottsdale , Ariz. 69-68--137 David Oh Cerritos , Calif. 67-70--137 Phil Tataurangi Flower Mound, Texas 71-66--137 Scott Hend Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. 68-69--137 Brad Fritsch Canada 72-66--138 Failed to qualify Travis Williams Erie , Colo. 68-70138 (1st alternate) Tyler Hall Wayne , N.J. 72-66138 (2nd alternate) Kris Cox Reston , Va. 72-66--138 Vaughn Taylor Augusta , Ga. 67-71--138 Benjamin Dickerson Plano , Texas 75-64--139 Billy Andrade Atlanta , Ga. 73-66--139 Brian Gay Reston , Va. 71-68--139 Eli Zackheim Portland , Ore. 70-69--139 Greg Chalmers Irving , Texas 71-68--139 Jay Williamson St Louis , Mo. 68-71--139 Robert Damron Orlando , Fla. 71-68--139 Troy Matteson Reston , Va. 71-68--139 Brian Lamberti Granite Springs , N.Y. 74-66--140 David Mathis Morrisville , N.C. 68-72--140 J L Lewis Austin , Texas 69-71--140 Jeff Gove La Quinta, Calif. 75-65--140 Jeff Overton Scottsdale , Ariz. 72-68--140 Mathias Gronberg Sweden 68-72--140 Matt Hendrix Reston , Va. 70-70--140 a - Jon Curran Hopkinton , Mass. 68-72--140 Brennan Webb Canada 71-70--141 Doug Barron Plano , Texas 68-73--141 Henrik Bjornstad Norway 71-70--141 J P Hayes El Paso , Texas 70-71--141 Paul Goydos Dove Canyon , Calif. 75-66--141 Rob Rashell Scottsdale , Ariz. 70-71--141 Daniel Augustine Naples , Fla. 69-73--142 David McKenzie Hixson , Tenn. 68-74--142 Jason Caron Jupiter , Fla. 70-72--142 Jon Mills Indiana , Pa. 69-73--142 Jonathan Rusk Washington Crossing, Pa. 73-69--142 Marc Turnesa Palm Beach Gardens , Fla. 73-69--142 Mark O'Meara Cleveland , Ohio 74-68--142 Patrick Sheehan Oviedo , Fla. 74-68--142 Rob Oppenheim Andover , Mass. 70-72--142 Ryan Hietala Boise , Idaho 71-71--142 Scott Hawley Shrewsbury , Mass. 68-74--142 Spike McRoy Huntsville , Ala. 71-71--142 Tim Cantwell Jr Brookfield , Wis. 72-70--142 Tom Byrum Richmond , Texas 68-74--142 Ben Duncan Greenville , S.C. 73-70--143 Bill Britton Rumson , N.J. 70-73--143 Brian Gaffney Haworth , N.J. 70-73--143 Brock Mackenzie Yakima , Wash. 72-71--143 Chris Borgen The Woodlands, Texas 72-71--143 Jason Schultz Dallas , Texas 71-72--143 Michael Martin New Haven , Conn. 73-70--143 Michael Rinker Williamsport , Pa. 71-72--143 Michelle Wie Honolulu , Hawaii 68-75--143 Mike Sposa Tampa , Fla. 71-72--143 Remi Bouchard Canada 72-71--143 Stephen Sokol Oxford , Conn. 67-76--143 a - Carlton Forrester Birmingham , Ala. 68-75--143 a - George Zahringer New York , N.Y. 74-69--143 Alex Cejka Germany 69-75--144 Andy Brock Chatham , N.J. 76-68--144 D J Brigman Albuquerque , N.M. 69-75--144 Eugene Smith Glen Ridge , N.J. 73-71--144 Heath Wassem Scarsdale , N.Y. 76-68--144 John Appleget Dorothy , N.J. 73-71--144 Ricky Barnes Scottsdale , Ariz. 74-70--144 Ryan Dillon Aiken , S.C. 74-70--144 James Driscoll Reston , Va. 72-73--145 John Senden Flower Mound, Texas 75-70--145 Len Mattiace Jacksonville , Fla. 69-76--145 Scott Gutschewski Omaha , Neb. 72-73--145 Shannon Sykora Davie , Fla. 72-73--145 Stephen Leaney Australia 72-73--145 Todd Tremaglio Meriden , Conn. 72-73--145 Troy Pare West Warick, R.I. 73-72--145 a - Brian Belden Emmaus , Pa. 74-71--145 a - Duke Delcher Bluffton , S.C. 68-77--145 Brandon Knaub York , Pa. 68-78--146 Charles Meola Mamaroneck , N.Y. 72-74--146 Christopher Gray Newark , Del. 72-74--146 David Gossett Scottsdale , Ariz. 72-74--146 David Young Garrison , N.Y. 70-76--146 Frank Dully Salem , Mass. 73-73--146 Geoffrey Sisk Marshfield , Mass. 70-76--146 Gregory Baker Boonton , N.J. 70-76--146 Michael Allen Scottsdale , Ariz. 74-72--146 Nathanial Sell Philadelphia , Pa. 73-73--146 Nick Clearwater Darien , Conn. 72-74--146 Rick Hartmann Sag Harbor , N.Y. 72-74--146 a - Andrew Dibitetto Rochester , N.Y. 74-72--146 Billy Downes Longmeadow , Mass. 73-74--147 Kevin Silva New Bedford , Mass. 72-75--147 Mark DiGiacomo Lebanon , Pa. 71-76--147 Matthew Cannon Huntersville , N.C. 74-73--147 a - Allan Small Florham Park , N.J. 77-70--147 a - Clint Deibert Doylestown , Pa. 74-73--147 Chris Dachisen Warren , N.J. 71-77--148 Chris Peddicord Palm City , Fla. 75-73--148 Franklin Hatchett Dallas , Texas 73-75--148 James Herman Port St Lucie, Fla. 76-72--148 John Guyton East Williston, N.Y. 74-74--148 Ben Portie Westminster , Colo. 77-72--149 Brad Weesner Lindale , Texas 70-79--149 Michael Molino Dallas , Pa. 75-74--149 a - Austin Eaton New London , N.H. 75-74--149 a - Bryan Bigley Schenectady, N.Y. 73-76--149 Ben Hoffhine New Rochelle , N.Y. 74-76--150 Derek McDonald Westfield , N.J. 77-73--150 John Reeves Bedford , N.Y. 74-76--150 a - Mark Farrell Westport , Conn. 76-74--150 Brent Wanner Orleans , Mass. 74-77--151 Tug Maude Jensen Beach , Fla.77-74--151 a - Jim Roy Syracuse , N.Y. 75-76--151 John Nieporte Boca Raton , Fla. 73-79--152 Mark McCormick Middletown , N.J. 77-75--152 Ray Maklowski Trinidad 78-74--152 William Morgan Whispering Pines, N.C.79-73--152 a - Jeffrey Osberg Chester Springs , Pa. 74-78--152 Bobby Myles New Britain , Conn. 75-78--153 Edward Kirby Wakefield , R.I. 77-76--153 Kenneth Jarner Las Vegas , Nev. 76-77--153 Jeffrey Cowell Great Neck, N.Y. 73-81--154 Jim Wahl Holmes , N.Y. 78-76--154 Len Siter West Caldwell, N.J. 80-74--154 a - George Marucci Jr Wayne , Pa. 79-76--155 a - James Gifford Clifton Park , N.Y. 80-75--155 Brad Worthington Fairfield , Conn. 82-74--156 Kyle Sleasman Loudonville , N.Y. 73-83--156 Stu Blasius Midland Park , N.J. 79-77--156 a - Ryan Gabel Poughkeepsie , N.Y77-79--156 Scott Hawkins Bayville , N.Y. 79-78--157 Anthony Imburgia Effingham , Ill. 80-78--158 Rick Leal Feeding Hills, Mass. 78-80--158 a - Joseph Yastrub Lake Grove, N.Y. 76-82--158 Chris Damiano Scarsdale , N.Y. 79-82--161 a - John Pharr Buffalo , N.Y. 81-81--162 Ben Whelan Canada 78-85--163 Briny Baird Tequesta , Fla. 71-WD--WD John Elliott Pottstown , Pa. 80-NC--NC Jose Coceres Argentina 70-WD--WD Not only did she play in a much larger field, away from home, on a harder course; she also had to compete with several existing tour players. Additionaly, she beat half of the field. It is my opinion had she played the sectional at Poipu Bay she would have definitely made it to the U.S. Open. Obviously her commitment to the LPGA Championship took more precedence. Personally, I look forward to the day when she does make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 You must not have read the Michelle Wie thread from yesterday, where I clearly stated my opinion. If you did not, I'll save you the trouble of looking it up:Michelle Wie should stay on the Ladies tour. That goes for Anika Sorenstam or any other woman that has fantasies about competing with men. The bottom line is that they can't compete against men in any of the major sports, including golf. Aren't you the least bit offended by the media manipulation of this whole story? Wie doesn't even make the cut, yet the 15 year old kid does and it's buried on the back pages of all of the newspapers. If I didn't report it here on this board, how many people would have even known what this 15 year old kid accomplished? hmm kind of funny when you scream she should stay on the ladies tour when because of her age she can only play in a certain amount of events, however you get so upset when she uses that time to play against better competition that is great for this kid and lets hope he isn't just a one day wonder, Wie is going to making news for many, many years from now on even if you are against it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Go Reston!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is a ton of guys from Reston on that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Not only did she play in a much larger field, away from home, on a harder course; she also had to compete with several existing tour players. Additionaly, she beat half of the field.It is my opinion had she played the sectional at Poipu Bay she would have definitely made it to the U.S. Open. Obviously her commitment to the LPGA Championship took more precedence. Personally, I look forward to the day when she does make it. :applause: :applause: :applause: Excellent post, SR. Its ironic that Wie's commitment to the very thing nelms thinks she could commit to cost her a US open bid. She'd have wiped the floor with the Poipu group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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