Wie misses cut at Boise Open

Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho — Michelle Wie still had plenty of confidence after missing the cut in her second appearance in a menâs tournament.

The reaction would have been impressive coming from an adult, let alone a 13-year-old girl. Wie finished strong in the second round of the Boise Open today and was pleased overall after finishing 12-over 142 in the Nationwide Tour event.

"I think if I just play in another (menâs) tournament, Iâll do a lot better," said Wie, who turns 14 next month. "I always make things on the third time."

Wie shot a 5-over 76 today, going even par over the last eight holes to finish two strokes better than her opening round.

Making the cut is one thing. Challenging the leaders on the Nationwide Tour, one step below the PGA, is another. Brian Wilson and Roger Tambellini were tied for the lead after Friday at 9-under 133 ÷ 21 strokes better than Wie.

Hawai'iâs Keoke Cotner (77-72-149) and Parker McLachlin (79-74-153) also did not make the cut.

Wie joined Annika Sorenstam and Suzy Whaley as females who have competed in PGA-sanctioned menâs tournaments this season. Both Sorenstam and Whaley also missed the cut.

Next month, LPGA veteran Jan Stephenson is scheduled to compete on a Champions Tour event at Turtle Bay.