Wie's Grounding Cost Her

The final round of the inaugural LPGA Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa is now in the books.

Hee Kung So won even though she's not a member of the LPGA Tour. The 23-year-old, an 11-time winner on the Korean Tour, got a sponsor's exemption to play.

South Koreans swept the top four spots.

Michelle Wie was in contention until the 11th hole. Then she had a brain cramp. She put her club on the grass. That's called grounding your club in a hazard. It's a two-shot penalty.

Wie tried to plead her case but to no avail.

That dropped her from a tie for second to a tie for sixth --- and cost her about $90,000.
 

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