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Jan 27th, 2017
Michelle Wie signs with Callaway
Clubs, balls and putter
Words: Tim Southwell Photography: Getty Images
Callaway have pulled off a major coup by signing major champion Michelle Wie.
"Joining Callaway feels like a natural partnership," said Michelle. "I believe that they make the best equipment in golf, and that their clubs are really going to help me have a great year.
Kaboom. Michelle is one of the LPGA's longest hitters, averaging 262 yards
"I also admire how they make the game fun and accessible to fans, and make them feel like they are part of the experience. That's something that's really important to me."
The 27-year-old (yes, we still thought she was about 18 too!) has been in the spotlight since the age of 10, when she became at the time the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship. At 13, she became the youngest player ever, male or female, to win a USGA adult event at the 2003 Women's Amateur Public Links and the youngest player to ever make an LPGA cut.
At 14, she became the youngest female ever to play in a PGA Tour event at the Sony Open, and at 16 she turned professional. Despite being one of the most recognised players in the game already, Michelle chose to attend Stanford University in addition to competing professionally.
Since playing full-time on the LPGA Tour, Wie has won 4 times, highlighted by her major victory at the U.S. Women's open, been among the top-ranked players in the world, and competed on 4 U.S. Solheim Cup teams. She's also known for being one of the longest hitters on the Tour, and one of its biggest stars both inside the ropes and while engaging her fans through social media.
Stick that in yer GBB Epic and smoke it!
As a Full Callaway Staffer, Michelle will use Callaway clubs, balls and an Odyssey Putter. She will also be in very good company, joining the likes of Phil Mickelson and Callaway's group of talented young players: Patrick Reed, 2016 Masters Champion Danny Willett, Wes Bryan, Ollie Schniederjans, Ryo Ishikawa, Branden Grace, Thomas Pieters, and Daniel Berger, who officially joined the company as a Tour Staffer this week.
