Michelle Wie with golf instructor David Leadbetter during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
A dump truck drops gravel on a flooded area as a golfer and caddy leave the 13th tee during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie with instructor David Leadbetter during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie’s parents, B. J. and Bo, during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Jennie Arseneault played with Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie with instructor David Leadbetter (left) and her parents, B. J. and Bo, during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Jennie Arseneault during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Water fills a bunker on the 14th hole at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie’s golf bag stands near the 13th green during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Instructor David Leadbetter watches Michelle Wie’s practice at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
The USGA flag flies at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
The clubhouse at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Julie Inkster during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Workers clear water from the ninth fairway at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
The clubhouse at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
The clubhouse at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Liz Janangelo during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Liz Janangelo leaves the first tee with her caddy during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
A dump truck drops gravel on a flooded area as a golfer drives into the 13th green during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
Michelle Wie and instructor David Leadbetter during a practice round at Newport Country Club, site of the 2006 U. S. Women’s Open in Newport, Rhode Island, June 26. 2006 Recent rains flooded sections of the course, closing the course to the public during the Monday practice rounds.Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com