HEY RUSH: Michele Wie's father has withdrawn story on "Pushing" at LPGA US Open

[1Old Pro]

URL: http://www.golfweb.com/u/ce/multi/0,1977,6466442,00.html

Wie's father retracts claim of physical contact

July 5, 2003 GolfWeb Wire Services E-mail this story to a friend

 

NORTH PLAINS, Ore. -- The father of 13-year-old Michelle Wie retracted claims that Dannielle Ammaccapane pushed his daughter, saying Saturday there was no contact during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open.

"Michelle just told me that her description of the incident was incorrect," B.J. Wie said. "There was no pushing or physical contact."

B.J. Wie, also his daughter's caddie, said Friday that Ammaccapane pushed or bumped Wie on the 14th hole. He said the 16-year LPGA Tour veteran later berated the teenager in the scoring tent, which he described as "nasty."

He did not correct his characterization, but said he would not longer discuss the matter because he wasn't there.

Michelle Wie shot a 5-over 76 on Saturday and declined comment.

"She's too emotional," her father said.

Ammaccapane had a 73 and, after spending nearly 20 minutes in the scoring tent, hurried off the course without comment. She stopped briefly to sign an autograph for a fan, who said "Hang in there, Danielle."

Later in the day she released a statement.

"I was very upset and disappointed after being accused of something that was not true," Ammaccapane said. "Throughout my career, I have always played the game with the utmost respect, professionalism and integrity.

"I appreciate Mr. Wie's honesty today in setting the record straight."

Ammaccapane went on to say she respected Wie's game.

USGA executive director David Fay told NBC Sports that he thought the whole matter was "much ado about nothing much."

But he did say Ammaccapane gave the teenager a "talking to" in the scoring tent.

"The comments she delivered in my view were not delivered in the tone of aunt Bea but in the tone of a drill sergeant," Fay said. "Many had to do with the behavior of her father, and the things he was doing or not doing as a caddie."

Wie said his daughter and Ammaccapane, 37, spoke again Friday, and the pro was "very nice to Michelle."

Wie, a 6-footer from Honolulu who has been hailed as the future of women's golf, has grabbed attention with her 300-yard drives.

Two weeks ago, Wie became the youngest player to win a USGA title for adults at the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links. Earlier this year, she played in the final group of the Nabisco Championship.

This is her first U.S. Women's Open.

© The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

[bedolido]

Rush is on a "tirade" right now on this subject.

[1Old Pro]

He should update this story with the current news.

[1Old Pro]

HEY RUSH- Michele Wie's father has withdrawn story on "Pushing" at LPGA US OpenRush just spoke about the "old" or original story about the pushing event. It has been updated and I'll bet Rush, who prides himself on accuracy, will make the correction and credit Free Republic! :)Here's the original story Rush cited: Wie and Ammaccapane exchange a bump, words at Open

[isthisnickcool]

I was just listening to Rush speaking about this. And here you come correcting him. It's kinda cool. My computer is "talking back" to the fellow on the radio:)

I love Rush but. But! Rush is wrong! Rush is wrong! Neener neener neener!!

Just kidding. Hey Rush. What kind of jet do you have now? I'd rather hear you talk about that.

[1Old Pro]

Actually, I take the blame for posting this update for Rush.

[1Old Pro]

BTW, I TOTALLY agree with his take on Annika Sorentstam playing in the PGA.

[isthisnickcool]

Actually, I take the blame for posting this update for Rush.

Rush will hear about what you posted and smoothly handle the change of information.

Rush is something else. A real American success story before his hearing loss. My hat is off to him.

[bedolido]

I didn't correct him... I just reported what I heard him say...

not nice to say neener to rush.

[isthisnickcool]

BTW, I TOTALLY agree with his take on Annika Sorentstam playing in the PGA.

What did he say? I was out of my office for a second an did not hear him.

[Xenalyte]

"Michelle just told me that her description of the incident was incorrect," B.J. Wie said.

Xena's Mom wouldn't ever have used the circumlocution of an "incorrect description." We got our butts tanned for LYING, which sounds like what this is.

[Xenalyte]

He has his hearing back, BTW.

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

Any word on if Juli Inkster is a dyke or not? I've heard the ones that wear ballcaps are & the one who wear visors are not. Juli wears a ballcap.

[isthisnickcool]

He has his hearing back, BTW.

Really? I thought he was still using the implant.

[Xenalyte]

He may be, but he can hear everything. His voice has returned to what it was before his hearing loss; he can hear his own high-range again, and doesn't modulate.

[Faith]

Rush is the best.

[Archie Bunker on steroids]

Just found out Inkster is married (to a man)& has kids. There goes the visor/cap idea.

[Blzbba]

If Inkster is a dyke, she's a married dyke who took off from playing the LPGA for a few years to have kids.

[Lost Highway]

He did not correct his characterization, but said he would not longer discuss the matter because he wasn't there.

What does that mean? Was he caddying for someone else for a couple of holes? In the john?

[Russell Scott]

Hey Rush, golf is fun, but it ain't a religion.