Wie Need A Sponsor's Exemption?

Hello. I just saw Michelle Wie got a sponsor's exemption to the Kraft Nabisco in March. My question is why?
Wie came one bad chip shot away from a playoff last year. I think she's been in the top 10 every year she's been in the event. Doesn't the Kraft Nabisco have a rule where you can come back the next year if you finish in the top 10, like the Masters or other tournaments?
I'm assuming Wie has to receive a sponsor's exemption because she's not an LPGA member yet. She's just under 2 years away from turning 18, so she'll have to rely on these types of free passes.
I know a lot of people are upset that Wie get these exemptions. As I've said many times, if you object to Wie getting a sponsor's exemption, then you object to the whole idea of sponsor's exemptions. Who else do you think is more deserving of a sponsor's exemption? Wie is a competitive player on the LPGA Tour who also draws in lots of fans. Name me one other person who can do more for an LPGA event who is non-exempt than Michelle Wie. The tournaments and sponsors are dying to get her into their events. It will continue that way until she's no longer competitive and/or the markets she currently attracts are no longer in existence.
Wie will be getting exemptions for the foreseeable future. Get used to it.

Regards,
Steve