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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 03: Michelle Wie West of The United States plays her third shot on the first hole during the second round of the 2022 U.S.Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 03, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 03: Michelle Wie West of The United States plays her third shot on the first hole during the second round of the 2022 U.S.Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 03, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
The golf world is now gearing up for the next major in women’s golf: the US Women’s Open. From July 6 to July 9, the Pebble Beach Golf Links will host this famous tournament. The event’s purse is a massive $10,000,000. Ahead of the tournament, fans are curious if Michelle Wie West will be gracing the hallowed course as a golfer. Let’s find out here.
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What’s up with Michelle Wie West?
When Wie West, a prodigy, qualified for the USGA amateur championship at the age of just 10, everyone was taken aback. After that, she could not be stopped. She went on to win five LPGA Tour championships and finish four times in the top-five in major tournaments.
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However, Wie West made her retirement announcement last year, citing health reasons. But she continued to be an important part of the game. Recently, she hosted the Mizuho Americas Open. Many people praised her since she used a novel format. Fans, though, are eager to witness her in action. It appears their prayers have been heard.

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SOUTHERN PINES, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 03: Michelle Wie West plays her tee shot on the second hole during the second round of the 77th U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club on June 03, 2022 in Southern Pines, North Carolina. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
She is exempt from competing in the forthcoming competition thanks to her victory at the 2014 US Open. Wie West has the perfect opportunity to demonstrate once more why she is among the finest. Her practice sessions are already captivating everyone, no doubt about that.
But recent indications suggest that this might be her last big Move forward!
Disappointed updates for Wie West fans
The US Open may be Wie West’s final major championship. ‘No Laying Up’ recently shared a video of the Pebble Beach Golf Links on its Instagram. The host of the video eventually stated, “This is going to be her final US Open.” Wie West then said that her greatest dream was undoubtedly to triumph.

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LPGA, Golf Damen U.S. Women s Open – Second Round, Jun 3, 2022 Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA Michelle Wie West stands on the green on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women s Open. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports, 03.06.2022 10:26:07, 18431388, NPStrans, Second Round, LPGA, U.S. Women s Open, TopPic PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xGeoffxBurkex 18431388
Michelle Wie West has indicated a few times in the past that in all likelihood this was going to be her last tournament as a professional golfer. In light of this, definitely the spotlight would be on her at the upcoming event. It will be interesting to see how she fares. Fans would hope she goes out on a real high.
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Are you also rooting for Wie West considering it is going to be her swansong? Let us know in the comments section below.
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