She never learns

The Sony Open is back and that can only signal one thing: the most overrated golfer to grace the PGA Open is swinging away.

Welcome back Michelle Wie.

Michelle, if you haven't figured it out yet, you haven't earned the right to be playing with the boys. You haven't even shown that you truly belong with the ladies, let alone shagging balls on a ball retriever.

You did miss the cut in last year's Sony by a stroke, but even Barry Bonds is awarded an asterisk.

The only reason the entire country is enamored with her is because she can practically outhit John Daly. Unfortunately, she's got the accuracy of a gambling Phil Mickelson, which is always a dreadful combination.

Take the first nine holes on Thursday for example. She didn't hit a green in regulation or hit a fairway off the tee.

In nine holes a supposed PGA professional was outplayed by the everyday hack on the local municipal course. Even with the kinks in his swing the muni hack is able to magically locate the vast amount of short-cut grass, all while swilling a light beer and laughing with friends.

But even though she keeps plopping balls into the drink and doinking shots off palm trees, she's going to keep playing with the men. Last year, the 17-year-old made $730,000 in prize money and $19.5 million in sponsorships.

With cameras constantly oggling the Hawaiian star, it's no wonder she would want to go where the money is at its apex, instead of the LPGA which usually pays 30 percent lower than the PGA.

She played in six PGA events last year, and didn't make a cut in any of them. And that includes a last place finish in the 84 Lumber Classic with scores of 77-81.

It's obvious the Polynesian Princess is gifted. But it's a shame we'll never see the degree of her greatness if she keeps playing with people that are far superior.

Baseball players that just get drafted aren't placed in a big league lineup the next day. They have to endure rookie ball, minor leagues and bad bus travel before getting a glimpse of their dream.

Wie is only 17. I can understand if she has something to prove, but she has plenty of time.