ACE GOLF Update WIE Playing with the Women in 2008

Wie reportedly won't play vs. men in '08 season


For years, golf experts have told Michelle Wie she should focus on getting her game together and learn to win on the LPGA Tour.

Now, instead of trying to play in men's events, Wie may be heeding that advice.

The 18-year-old will only play against women in 2008, but hasn't ruled out a possible men's event in Asia at the end of next year.

The former phenom's coach, David Leadbetter, told CBSSports.com that Wie has a plan to regain her old form that saw her come so close to qualifying for the men's U.S. Open a couple of years ago.

"I think she just wants to reestablish herself," Leadbetter told the Web site. "Obviously, after such a terrible year, her biggest goal needs to be getting her form and confidence back. You do that brick by brick."

Wie's plans were also reported by London's Daily Telegraph.

Wie struggled with injuries in 2007 and earned just $23,024 on the LPGA Tour. She didn't break 70 all year and had four official rounds in 80s, which would have been six had she not pulled out of the Ginn Tribute and the U.S. Women's Open