"NBC's promo of the U.S. Women's Open was an embarrassment."

John Strege reviewed Friday's U.S. Open telecast and noted other media matters, but this one stood out.

"Defending champion Paula Creamer tees off against Michelle Wie, Cristie Kerr and the top players in the world at the U.S. Women's Open. July 9th on NBC," it said. It didn't mention the best player in the world, Yani Tseng, who needs only a victory in the Women's Open to complete the women's grand slam. Wie, meanwhile, is ranked 10th.

Shamelessly, if predictably, it also featured a photo of Natalie Gulbis, who is ranked 109th and whose only victory came four years ago.