The growing crowd at Wildfire Golf Club that was wrapped from midway down the fairway on both sides and packed behind the green waiting with anticipation as Michelle Wie readied her 15-footer at her last, number nine. As she struck the putt, excitement grew as the line was perfect and the ball rolled right in to stamp a 4-under, 68 to get to 6-under through two rounds.
She was in a share of second midway through round two.
“That putt felt good, I felt like I was misreading a lot of putts so it felt good to read them right on holes seven and nine,” explained Wie. “It always feels good to end with a birdie.”
Wie made six birdies in round two and attempted only 27 putts.
“I had a lot of fun out there today, I felt like I made some stupid errors, but made up for them with some good putts,” said the 28-year-old. “I’m definitely ready for the weekend.”
Wie has now been under-par in 10 of her 13 rounds this season. Her only over-par round was in the Bahamas at the season opener.
“I’m just trying to build confidence every round and every shot,” said Wie. “I’m also trying to keep it consistent.”
The confidence is building and the Tour is certainly taking notice. Wie has been 4-under or better in over half her rounds this season - 7 of 13.
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