ROCKVILLE, Md. — Despite playing 36 holes on a humid day with high temperatures, Michelle Wie was still able to flash a big smile as she sat down with the media. Qualifying for the U.S. Women's Open will do that.

Playing on two different courses, Wie carded rounds of 70 and 67 and her 137 total was the second best score on the day and qualified her for the Open, to be played later this month at the Interlachen Country Club in Edina, Minn.

"I think I did pretty well. It feels good to be playing good again," said Wie, who has struggled with her game for much of the last year.

The Punahou School graduate, who was one shot behind Kelli Kuehne's 136, is regaining her confidence after finishing sixth at the Ladies German Open last week.

"When you are struggling week after week, it takes a toll on your confidence," Wie said.