Written by Brian Monday, 16 February 2009 12:37
As the LPGA opened its season with the SBS Open in Hawaii this week, the rookie class of 2009 figures to be one of the best ever in women's golf.
Americans Stacy Lewis, Michelle Wie, and Vicky Hurst join South Korea's, Jiyai Shin, at the SBS as headliners in a 21-member first year class.
The question is, can a petite young woman from Texas upstage Michelle Wie?
"I think early in the year, Michelle is going to get all the attention," Stacy Lewis said. "If she plays well and has a reason for people to continue to follow her, all rookies will be in her shadow the whole year. When it comes to the end, the story will be, Michelle Wie finishes whatever place in the rookie race, but not who won it".
Stacy Lewis is the consummate underdog. The Wie-Lewis rivalry began to take shape at Q-school but neither is favored for rookie of the Year. Lewis who turns 24 today on February 16th, knows that there will be more attention on her this year thanks to Wie. They've played against each other only a handful of times, but their stories, style of play and personalities are so diverse that it makes for an intriguing setup.
"We don't have alot in common", said Lewis. "We came to the LPGA in two totally different ways and we are two totally different people."
Lewis who was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 11, wore a back brace for eight years. In her freshman year of college, she had back surgery and came back to the game with the gift of a second chance. She has used the opportunity to transform herself into one of the world's best amateur players.
This could be a big year for Stacy Lewis. A year full of challenges and big rewards. But it will be nothing compared to what this young lady has already accomplished. Go Stacy!!!!!
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