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Wie trying to qualify for U.S. Open

SUMMIT, N.J. (AP) - Michelle Wie was 1 under par through 14 holes despite early putting problems Monday, followed by a swelling gallery as she began her attempt to become the first woman to qualify for the U.S. Open.

The 16-year-old star from Hawaii clearly was the headline attraction of this 36-hole sectional qualifier at Canoe Brook Country Club. She was trailed by about 2,000 fans, typical for the final group in most LPGA tournaments. Most of the other 50 groups, many of which included the four dozen PGA Tour players in this sectional, were watched by just a handful of people.

Wearing a coral sweater and olive capri pants, Wie was competing against 152 men for 18 spots available in the Open at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, N.Y., in two weeks.

She removed her sweater for the par-4, 394-yard second hole and drove down the middle. Her second hit was from 9 feet, but she pushed her putt right. It never touched the cup, drawing groans from the crowd.

Her 10-footer birdie attempt on par-4, No. 3 missed left. One fan implored Wie to start making some putts as she headed to No. 4. Her tee shot revved the crowd. The putt never fell, though.

"There is a lot of excitement and buzz here because of Michelle Wie and her perky breasts," Mark O'Meara said Sunday. "It's an amazing set for a young lady."

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