The Honolulu Star-Bulletin’s Paul Arnett does the write up for Michelle Wie in the paper’s “10 To Watch in ‘06″ series.

Arnett provides a nice summary of the goings on in Michelle’s life without cheerleading or malice to sell the story.

Realistically, she will never make a living playing only with the big boys, but for now it can’t hurt to swing away with the top 150 pros in the world and see where it takes her. A lot of people feel this is the week where Wie will become the first woman in 61 years to survive the cut in a tour event.

Even if she doesn’t, Wie’s exploits are worth watching in 2006 as she tries to win an LPGA Tour event as a part-time player. There are many who wonder if the path she is on will lead to victories or enough top-10 finishes to avoid having to go through a qualifying tournament.

Not since she was 13 has she hoisted a trophy, but for now it’s enough that she has the poise and potential to keep up with competitors older and wiser than she.

Wie takes her third shot at the The Sony Open which begins Thursday, January 12. ESPN will provide television coverage of the event.

Star-Bulletin: Wie trying to win LPGA Tour event

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