Updated July.26,2004 22:37 KST

Michelle Wie's Sexy Look Provokes Controversy

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Michelle Wie's transformation is extraordinary. The 15-year-old golfer who is called a "genius," attracts attention with her bold and sexy look both on and off the golf course. Although she is young, she is 183 centimeters tall so she looks mature like a grown-up.

During the Evian Masters held in France, Michelle Wie's fashion style drew attention. Michelle Wie wore a long-sleeved jumper when it rained, but she usually wore a sleeveless shirt like an undershirt. In particular, her black sleeveless shirt and short pants during the first round caused a hot controversy on the message board of the U.S LPGA.

An Internet user said that Michelle Wie's clothes during the first round were inappropriate. Another critical fan said upon seeing Michelle Wie's outfits that the person recalled watching an Olympic swimming match and if other golfers were to follow the example of Wie, they might as well wear a halter-top. He even wondered when Wie would come out with her own calendar like fellow golfer Natalie Gulbis.

Supportive opinions, however, said that considering the weather surpasses 33 degrees Celsius, those clothes were understandable and her ability, not her clothes, is the standard to evaluate her as a golfer. Michelle Wie then dressed in clothes made by Nunni, a new French dressmaker.

Michelle Wie's unusual dress also attracted attention when she received the fourth Laureus "Newcomer Award" held in Lisbon, Portugal, in May.

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