“Ship Sticking My Clubs”: Moments After Ending Her Career in Style, LPGA Legend Backpedals From a Decision She Took Before Teeing Up at Pebble Beach

The beautiful greens at Pebble Beach are proving to be a good challenge for golfers at the 2023 US Women’s Open. As the amateur golfer Bailey Tardy is leading the leaderboard, many star golfers like Nelly Korda have found it difficult to tame Pebble Beach. Another LPGA legend also struggled in executing her plan.

Despite the troubles, the icon managed to go out on a good note. As the golfer bid farewell to her professional career, she opened up about her love for the game in an effusive manner. Let’s find out more.

LPGA Tour legend defines how golf is still going to be a part of her life

Owing to the fact that Michelle Wie West has played the game of golf since she was a little girl, it makes total sense for the game to be a big part of her life. Not only this but over the years, the golf star has contributed a lot to the game as well; so much so that women’s golf came to be recognized by her name.

Hence, when one of the interviewers asked Wie West about her earlier statement in regard to putting “the golf clubs in the darkest part of the corner“, the golf icon chuckled and shook her head. And then said, “No, I’m Ship Sticking my clubs back“. Indicating that her clubs are going to be with her irrespective of whether she plays professionally or not.

Further elaborating on her love for the game, Big Wiesy (Wie West’s nickname) said that her family is already planning a golf trip to Tampa Bay. This was mentioned in context to the love the small family has for playing golf “for fun” including West’s brothers-in-law. She also revealed how from Tampa Bay they would be wanting to have similar outings at Pinehurst, St Andrews, and more.

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In view of all this, it was only natural for Michelle Wie West to refer to the succeeding path of her non-professional life as something that is “going to be strange“. Though, the icon believed that nonetheless, it would be great; just like that last round that she experienced at Pebble Beach.

Michelle Wie West’s brilliant putt right at the end

With so many eyes on the golf legend, Wie West somehow fell short of making the cut at the 78th US Women’s Open. She finished the game at 14 over par after Day 2 of the tournament. Even though the finish wasn’t ideal, her 30-foot putt provided a glimpse into the caliber of the icon.

The “sweeter send-off” at the 18th hole witnessed a brilliant shot to save par which was definitely the highlight of Wie West’s game on Friday. Irrespective of the result, Wie has been a crucial part of the game past several years. It’s undeniable. Her 2014 US Open victory and other competitions are sure to inspire the younger generations.

The governing body of golf (USGA) and other golf professionals also assembled a heart-warming tribute for the golfer. This pre-tournament celebration even left Michelle Wie West in tears as she couldn’t help but be overwhelmed with emotions. Now, as she takes a new step away from professional golf, we would be hoping for her to excel in that as well.

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