Sexism in sports. What's new?

U.S. Open Champion Michael Campbell was asked last week whether Michelle Wie would be given a sponsor’s exemption to play against men in a European Tour event this coming fall.

"I can go two different ways with this question. I can be politically correct and say it's wonderful to see Michelle Wie at a European Tour event and promote it. Or I could say she's got to prove herself that she can win on the women's tour before she can have a chance to play on the men's tour. . . Michelle Wie is obviously a wonderful talent, but she needs to prove herself."

Why do we need to prove ourselves?
Does anyone question whether a young male is good enough to play?
If they suck, they don't win!
I thought that was the whole point of competition.
So, this guy must not support a man playing that has not won a men's tour.
I doubt he has ever told a man, "sorry, you must first win a men's tour and then we'll talk".

And another gem:
Richard Petty, a racer, lets us wimmins know that racing is just too tough. We should stick to, I don't know...makin' babies.

"I don't think it's a sport for women. And so far, it's proved out. It's really not. It's good for them to come in. It gives us a lot of publicity, it gives them publicity. But as far as being a real true racer, making a living out of it, it's kind of tough."

Oh, right. It's good we come because nothing beats a tits and ass shot for publicity and ratings.