‘Believing In Me’: After Achieving Same Feat As Michelle Wie West, Lilia Vu Makes a Heartwarming Confession After Her $9,000,000 Heroics

In the world of golf, there will always be moments of triumph and this is the result of pursuit of excellence as well as the ability to overcome challenges by the players. One such tale of triumph is that of — Lilia Vu, the new AIG Women’s Open champion who won $1350,000, the winner’s cut out of a total purse of $9m.

Vu’s win came in on Sunday after she tallied a 14 under par for the event. Her win holds a distinct significance – she now sits in the elite club of female golfers after securing the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award, given to the LPGA season’s best performers in majors. Let’s dive into the story.

An Unforgettable Victory and Unprecedented Achievement

Vu’s victory at the AIG Women’s Open wasn’t just another win, it was a living testament to her dedication to her sport. She sat for a press conference after her victory and mentioned how she took the whole event shot by shot and just played her natural game.

Vu surprisingly also did not look at the leaderboard. She revealed at the conference that she only glanced at the leaderboard around the 16th hole and then again focused on playing her game.

The newly crowned champion expressed her happiness at moving to the World No 1 spot and how she never thought this would be a possibility after her disappointing performance at the US Women’s Open. The triumph not only secured her third victory of the year — including two major wins — but also thrust her into a realm of exceptional distinction.

She now matches Michelle Wie West’s unparalleled achievement of winning the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award as the only other American to do so. She said: “I just really want to thank my team for believing in me and helping me get to this point.”

Navigating Emotional Challenges for Personal Growth

Lilia Vu’s journey to the top hasn’t been without its share of challenges. She was asked by the interviewer if she were ever at a low during her professional career. She mentioned that her rookie year in 2019 was difficult. She said: “I just put a lot of pressure on myself to perform really well and I would just get down on myself when I didn’t.”

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She also opened up an emotional window for her follower. She mentioned that her grandpa passed away at the beginning of COVID, and how she was on her way to a tournament. She saw him at the hospital before she left and felt a little scared. She said: “He told me just to go out there and play my best before my tournament.” 

He had passed away after her round but she says his words continue to live with her and are a beacon of hope on her darkest days! Vu’s journey serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes and a testament to the power of resilience in the face of adversity.

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