Michelle Wie West is a name well-known in the golf world. In fact, there was a period in the game when a female golfer was known by her name. However, just a month back, this golfing legend officially bid adieu to her professional days on the greens of the US Women’s Open. Since then, the golfer has invested quality time in herself and her family.
This entailed even the fun-filled Hawaii vacation, followed by a stay among the people of Oz. The latter has truly left the former LPGA athlete with cherishing memories worth celebrating. Let us find out the specifics of this arguably unforgettable experience!
Celebrating the essence of togetherness, Michelle Wie West partners with $157.37 billion giants
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The former LPGA professional has been enjoying her post-retirement time traveling all across the world. While she was previously seen vacationing in her hometown Hawaii, her most recent destination was the land of the Kangaroos, Australia. Through an hours-old post on Instagram, West penned down a heartfelt short message bidding farewell to her Australian family.
The upload consisted of numerous pictures and clips filled with utter happiness displayed on the golfer’s face. But the smiles were not the only thing that made several heads turn. It was the mixture of a collaboration with the massive brand Nike, some jesting activities, and an adorable video that gained staggering attention.
Captioning the post “Sisterhood, leaving Australia feeling empowered, inspired, and uplifted,” the golfer summed up her off-course time rather perfectly. Her first slide among all the uploads pointed toward the sisterhood aspect of her caption. She had tagged all her girlfriends, among which were famous names like- Double Olympic Medalist Romane Dicko, and 17x Paralympic medalist Oksana Mastersusua.
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This was not the only slide she dedicated to the amazing women she met in the country. While one displayed them enjoying the waters, another gave an insight into their empowering exchange of words. The 33-year-old seemed to have let loose completely while laughing and taking on various interesting activities, like boxing. The most adorable sight that won everyone’s hearts was the golfer posing with a koala in the frame, hosting an enchanting smile.
Her multiple slides were also focused on displaying her collaboration with $157.37B Nike. With multiple shots showing the Nike logo, one specifically looked extremely intriguing. She was seen holding up a customized Nike shirt pink in color. It even had the Korean word “Yoona” written across the chest, which beautifully means- the one who is the light of God.
Prior to this, the athlete had showcased her humanitarian side once again as she came forward to support the people of Maui. This act of the former professional enabled her to collect immediate aid for urgent needs.
Embracing a responsible front, West gathered the much-needed aid for Maui survivors
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Even though it has been some days since the fire hazard hit the beautiful valley of Maui, it will be remembered as one of the greatest wildfires to surface American soil since 1918. Amidst these challenging times, many hands came forward to provide their support. One such eminent help was given by the former LPGA Star Michelle Wie West.
The golf icon, through her Instagram handle, drew the attention of her followers to this unfortunate incident. While she delivered her heartfelt condolences, West was also quick to meet the needs of the victims of the fire. Concerning the same, she urged people to donate and aimed to collect $100,000 in funds.
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Additionally, the Mizuho group allied with this noble cause, and the 2014 US Women’s Open winner appeared to be grateful for their support. Looking at these actions of the golfer, it isn’t hard to deduce that while Michelle Wie West enjoys spending time with her close ones, she also possesses the quality of a good human being. What do you think of West’s latest endeavors? Let us know in the comments!
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