What were you doing when you were 16? LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan announced Friday that he will waive the age rule in the case of Lexi Thompson allowing her to become an official member of the LPGA Tour at the start of the 2012 season.
- Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
- Aperture: f/14
- Exposure: 1/200th
- Focal Length: 163mm
30th September 2011
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Photo: @IMGgolf
It looks as though Michelle Wie is enjoying the benefits of her new endorsement deal with McDonald’s at the McDonald’s Worldwide Convention. But we’re hoping Michelle paces herself because the nickname, “The Big Weasy” may take on a whole new meaning very soon. Ba-ba-ba-ba-baaaaa! she’s lovin’ it!
5. Taylor Hall (Hockey)
Hall 17, is expected to be a top pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and was ranked as the top North American prospect by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau. Hall currently plays for the OHL’s Windsor Spitfires.
4. Melanie Oudin (Tennis)
Oudin 18, entered the spotlight last year at the United States Open, defeating seeded players Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova, and Nadia Petrova before being eliminated in the quarterfinals.
3. Michelle Wie (Golf)
Wie 20, won the United States Women’s Amateur Public Links tournament in 2003 at the age of 13, becoming the youngest person ever, male or female, to win a USGA adult event. Wie earned her first LPGA Tour victory at the 2009 Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
2. Rory McIlroy (Golf)
McIlroy 20, was victorious at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic, he also finished in the top 10 in two of the four majors in 2009. He is currently ranked 10th in the World Golf Rankings.
1. John Wall (Basketball)
Wall 19, The University of Kentucky Point Gaurd is projected to be the No. 1 pick in next summer’s NBA draft, and shockingly he doesn’t have any tattoos.
