Michelle Wie announced -- actually, I think it was her father who made the announcement -- that she would play in the upcoming LPGA Q School Qualifier.  If she fails to make it to the finals in Florida, she'll have another chance the following week.The question here is, who cares?  How much longer do I have to keep reading about an under-achieving golfer who can't win against other women, but continues to play in men's events and miss the cut?  Can anyone argue that Michelle Wie is still relevant at all?  I say no.Let's face it, Wie had a great run.  Winning the Public Links and being in contention before and just after turning professional was a great story.  But injury, a bad attitude and poor planning by her parents have turned her into a non-factor in women's golf.What will it take to change my mind about the big-hitting Wie?  First, she needs to get through Q School and earn her card for the LPGA Tour.  Then, she needs to committ to playing a full tour schedule and not entering any men's events.  Finally,...

You have to give Tiger credit.  Even when he's still months away from swinging a golf club or competing in a tournament, he still manages to steal the show. 

With the golf world focused on the FedEx Cup (which Vijay Singh is quickly closing out) and the Ryder Cup, Woods has been in the spotlight over the past week. 

First, he sat down for an interview to promote his newest video game.  Did he have much to say?  Not really, plenty of yes and no questions and a little bit of humming.  Then, Tuesday, he announced through his website that he and his wife were expecting their second child.

Why bother bringing these two items to your attention.  It's just another example of the staying power Tiger has.  Analysts have been talking about life without Tiger for months now.  Even when other golfers are rising up and playing some great rounds, fans and the media are hooked on Tiger. 

Wait until the circus surrounding his return next year.

Following the weekend's LPGA Safeway Classic in Portland, reports have come out that the tour will require all players to learn English.  After two years on tour, those who fail to show a grasp of the language will have their memberships suspended.According to the report, a written explanation of the policy has yet to be given to the players.Unlike the PGA Tour, which typically sees only a handful of non-english speakers on a weekly basis, the LPGA's events feature a number of great foreign players (mainly from South Korea).  The numbers continue to grow, meaning more and more players are unable to communicate and relate to the tour's fan base.Many people are calling the LPGA out on this new policy.  But, like many of the South Korean players, I agree with the tour and call it a good move.  If they want to draw more fans, they need to give them more than just the Gulbis', Pressel's and Creamer's.  They need to market the foreign players who seem to be in the mix week-in and week-out.For now, players have until...

Over the years, Columbia Edgewater has seen its share of fantastic finishes at the LGPA Safeway Classic.  From Juli Inkster's win to qualify for the Hall of Fame, to Annika Sorenstam to Lorena Ochoa, the course has been a great venue for golf.  Sunday's finish held form.With the tournament moving to Pumpkin Ridge next year, Columbia Edgewater got one more great tournament that ended with Kristie Kerr winning a three-woman playoff.  It was all made possible by a seven-under 65 on Sunday that allowed her to pick up the four strokes she needed to get back into contention.After covering the event for years and even volunteering a couple of times, I know the work that goes into staging the tournament each and every year.  However, it's the club's members we should thank for giving us the opportunity to tromp all over their fairways and get an inside look at one of the area's best clubs.Thanks to all the ladies who come out to Portland each year, as well.  See you next year at Pumpkin Ridge....

It's no joke. 23 firefighters were dispatched to Persimmon Country Club on Monday to fight a fire that broke out near the clubhouse.  Investigators say the blaze started in a cart parked next to the pro shop.

The blaze was contained to two golf carts and some exterior paneling.  Damage to the carts and exterior of the building is estimated at roughly $40,000.

Right now, it like there's nothing suspicious going on, but we'll let you know if further investigation turns up anything.