Michelle Wie vs Brittany Lang – the better player?
When it comes to comparing two excellent players, it is very difficult to pick a winner. There is absolutely no yardstick that could be used fairly in the comparison.
When comparing Michelle Wie and Brittany Lang, the only possible solution is to compare their current performances. This standard is the most unbiased and offers the best combination of analysis and prediction.
For Michelle Wie, the year 2012 is a below average year. She has not won any titles this year. With not even a top-ten finish on the cards, the year is certainly the worst in her record.
In all the major tournaments on the LPGA circuit, her game has shown a distinct lack of skills.
In the most recent Evian Masters Presented by Societe Generale, Wie finished in the 64th place for a final score of 294. In another important event, the U.S. Women's Open, she presented a slightly improved game and scored 298 points for a 35th
place.
In contrast, Brittany Lang has been going strong this year. She has posted a win and three top-10 finishes so far. Her record is much better than Wie’s in this regards. Lang started the year with a less than average performance in all the events.
Her first top-ten finish was in LPGA LOTTE Championship, where she stood 7th for a score of 283 points. Her second finish came in HSBC LPGA Brasil Cup 2012, where she stood 5th.
She also performed superbly in Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, presented by P&G, where she scored 206 points and stood 8th.
She played a great game in the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic and won the title after a tough competition in the final round. She dominated the field throughout the event and finished the tournament on a score of 16-under 268.
To be fair, Brittany Lang was not very bright at the Evian Masters or the U.S. Women's Open. She played an average game in these events and stood 24th and 21st respectively. However, her record of three top 10 finishes and a title puts
her way beyond Michelle Wie.
In the final analysis, Brittany Lang has emerged as the better player. Wie has great potential but unless she posts a victory or a top-ten finish to her yearly record, less able players will always supersede her in such comparisons.
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