News And Notes

Do You Know Michelle? Oui

TIGER WOODS is the best-known golfer on the planet, but after him, who rates? Created by Davie-Brown Talent, the Davie-Brown Index (DBI) measures how celebrities are perceived, taking into account such factors as trust, influence, relevance and appeal. The DBI includes more than 1,500 celebs but only six golfers. Here's how they rank, including GOLF PLUS's own take based on the same criteria.

"If I beat her, I would be able to look her in the eye and chug a beer because I'm legal and she's not." �-- CHRISTINA KIM, 22, ON THE SIGNIFICANCE OF POSSIBLY DEFEATING MICHELLE WIE

MATCH PLAY MATCH

Breakups are hard for any teenager, but the normally emotional Morgan Pressel seemed to handle her first as a pro reasonably well. During a practice round on July 3, the 18-year-old parted company with Sam Hinshaw, her caddie of the last year, on the 10th hole. Peeved that Pressel had allowed local loopers to tag along and offer advice, Hinshaw walked off. "The decision was mutual," said Pressel without a trace of bitterness. She teamed with club caddie Brian McKinley to reach the fourth round, where she lost to Paula Creamer 3 and 1. --F.L.