Confident Wie grinds out 70 on Day 1 of Founders

Confident Wie grinds out 70 on Day 1 of Founders

PHOENIX Michelle Wie scrambled her way into early contention Thursday at the Bank of Hope Founders Cup in a bid to win back-to-back titles.Cold, blustery winds couldnt cool her hot putter.With a 2-under-par 70, she is three shots off the lead at Marriott Wildfire Golf Club.On days like this, I just feel really proud of myself, for staying in there, Wie said.Wie drove it in the woods at the second hole, but she set the days tone carving her way back into play and then getting and down for par, holing a 15-foot putt.I just scrambled really well, she said. Proud of myself for grinding in there and putting myself in a good position.
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Wie won the HSBC Womens World Championship in Singapore in the LPGAs last event two weeks ago. It was her fifth tour title. She won holing a 36-foot putt on the final hole to break out of a four-way tie for the lead.For so long, her putting was the weakest part of her game, but its becoming a strength. She entered this week eighth on tour in putts per greens in regulation.I definitely feel more confidence, every putt I hit, every shot I hit, Wie said. I just want to build more confidence on that.



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