"I've been told by the family not to talk to the press."

Is that Luca Brasi talking about the Corleone's? No, just another caddie (not) talking about the Wie family. 

Ron Sirak serves up that and several other interesting Michelle Wie observations from the Evian Masters:

Want an indication of the tension level surrounding the Michelle Wie Camp as she continues to struggle with her game? David Clarke, who is about the 14th person to caddie for Michelle - and I'm being serious with that number - was approached by a reporter after Saturday's round and asked what club she hit on the 115-yard par-3 17th hole and replied: "I've been told by the family not to talk to the press." Hardly seems like revealing club selection is divulging a state secret. Clarke should know how to handle these situations. He toted luggage for Justin Rose on the men's tour before swing guru David Leadbetter hooked him up with Wie. At least Clarke finished the Evian Masters. Two years ago, Brian Smallwood, a long-time caddie for Betsy King, quit after one round here, fed-up with second-guessing from Wie's parents. And last year, Wie fired Greg Johnston after she finished T-26 in the Women's British Open the week after the Evian. Why caddie for Wie? The possible upside is too great - and there is that six-figure guarantee.

Update on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 08:02 AM by Geoff

Reader Josh notes that Wie's post fourth round press conference isn't exactly encouraging either.

Comments

[Wilson]

When Wie talked about "taking positives from this round," she sounded more like a weekend hacker than a pro. She's delusional about the state of her game.

[86general]

What's she supposed to do, give up?

I'm willing to give her the benefit of the doubt and say that, like Hogan always told people, Michelle Wie is the single most qualified person to comment on the state of her own game.

[Hawkeye]

I'm with you, 86. Throughout 2004, everyone said that Tiger was in denial about the sorry state of his game, when he stuck to the mantra "I'm close". I'm sure that if he instead had acknowledged the fact that he stunk it up big time on the course (which he actually did occasionally), there's no way that he would have won four majors in 2005-2006. It's a fact that a steadfast positive outlook and a refusal to give up are two common traits in every great golfer. At least Wie proves that she measures up in that category.

[johhny knoxville]

Well, if Tiger had just finished poorly, I am not sure Steve Williams would have been giving interviews about his boss.

Maybe you talk with the caddies after a good round.

Why try to mix things up, cause controversy, by speaking with the caddie ?

Hit the post round session, and ask the player.

[johhny knoxville]

Yes, the caddie should have just said something like....'I don't remember' and left it at that.

[bogey boy]

When the press doesn't get what it wants, they write about it. Where is it written that the press gets automatic, unfettered access to everyone, everywhere, and at anytime. It think the caddie, trying to do his job, doesn't need to be accosted by some scribe. If he wanted to know "what club" was used, pay attention - it usually stamped on the bottom.