Clifton Brown on Wie. Her playing partners were wholly impressed -- and slightly embarrassed by being occasionally outdriven by a 14-year-old girl.

"I think I learned that I can play here," said Michelle. "I think I could play here, but I have to work harder on my game to be in the winner's circle. I never felt like I was out of place."

Pretty amazing: Only 2 behind Davis Love III, one of the top five golfers in the world. 1 behind Appleby and Ben Curtis, tied with Lehman and Micheel, ahead of Hoch and Pettersson.