So remember how Rickie Fowler paid tribute to Michelle Wie West as she prepared to retire from professional golf? Fowler’s heartfelt message left Wie West emotional, showcasing their long-standing friendship. He praised her achievements and impact on golf, acknowledging the void she’ll leave on the competitive scene. “Obviously, we will miss you out playing, but we know you’re doing amazing things and have an amazing family. Miss you and hope to see you soon”, he said. After Rickie Fowler’s emotional tribute, Michelle Wie West paid him back in a heartwarming way…

With his kind words, Fowler joined numerous golfers, including Justin Thomas and Rose Zhang, in honoring Wie West’s remarkable legacy, and on the 10-year anniversary of her U.S. Women’s Open win was approaching, West reflected on their shared experience at Pinehurst. “What was cool about Pinehurst is it was back-to-back,” she said while adding, “the men played first, and we played second – that’s never happened before”, she said. Furthermore, Wie West also recalled Fowler’s thoughtful gesture that helped her clinch the 2014 US Women’s Open…

The veteran had asked Fowler for his yardage book after the tournament, seeking insight into his strategy. “I just wanted to see his notes, like a cheat guide,” she admitted. Fowler’s detailed notes exceeded her expectations, covering bunker placements, pin positions, and breaks on specific holes. And, Fowler obliged handing her the “cheat guide” after he finished tied for second at Pinehurst.

“He took so many notes being like, ‘this bunker, you shouldn’t be here for this pin, you should be there for that pin,’ and the system of how he did it, I learned a lot from looking at his yardage book,” she shared. Wie West cherished the yardage book, especially since Fowler had recorded the break for her birdie putt on the 17th hole – the same putt he had faced earlier. “Oh my God, yeah, that’s so cool!” she exclaimed.

In an endearing gesture, West even signed the yardage book at Fowler’s request before returning it back to him.

Their exchange showcased the mutual respect and friendship between the two golf legends. But now that we know the Fowler’s gift helped clinch Wie West the major feat, do we know…

How exactly Fowler’s yardage book help Wie West in her historic win?

Michelle Wie West, the women’s golf icon and 2014 U.S. Women’s Open winner, recently sat down with Claire Rogers on The Scoop to reflect on her remarkable career. The interview was a full-circle moment for Rogers, who first became a fan of Wie West after attending the 2006 U.S. Women’s Open at Newport Country Club.

Wie West shared that Rickie Fowler’s yardage book played a crucial role in her 2014 U.S. Women’s Open victory at Pinehurst. Fowler’s detailed notes, including bunker placements and breaks, served as a valuable “cheat guide” for Wie West. Notably, his book revealed the same break for her birdie putt on the 17th hole, which she successfully made.

“He also wrote down like, every single break that he had on most of the holes, and most of our pin positions were very similar. And on 17, the birdie putt that I made, he actually had the same putt and wrote down the break,” the 35-year-old revealed.

After signing the book, Wie West returned it to Fowler, highlighting their enduring friendship and mutual respect.