Michelle Wie & Rose Zhang’s Cameo at Yankees Stadium Makes Golf and Baseball Fans ‘Impressed’

LPGA Tour professionals are making appearances at MLB stadiums, albeit in a unique way. According to reports from the LPGA Tour, several notable names have been stepping onto the mound during recent MLB games to throw out ceremonial first pitches.

During the match between the Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves, Stacy Lewis, the thirteen-time LPGA Tour winner, made an appearance at the stadium to throw the first pitch on May 1st to promote the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Following the appearance of the U.S. Solheim Cup captain, Rose Zhang and Michelle Wie West were also spotted at a recent MLB game.

The post was shared by the retired golfer on her Instagram account. She seemed to be delighted at the opportunity, as she wrote, “Got to check this one off my bucket list!! Thank you @delta for having us throw the first pitch at the @yankees stadium 🥰🥰 @mizuholpga @rosezhang”

During the Yankees game on Friday, Wie West and Zhang showcased their throwing skills to the New York fans. It also served as a reminder that the second edition of the Mizuho Americas Open will be held at Liberty National Golf Club from May 16 to 19. Rose Zhang’s presence as the defending champion added even more weight to the situation, especially considering her historic victory in her professional debut at the event last year.

The post sparked numerous reactions from the golf community. Most of them were heartfelt, and fans seemed to be highly impressed. Let us see what a few fans had to say.

What do fans have to say about Rose Zhang and Michelle Wie West?

One fan commented, “Lovely young ladies, incredible golfers 🏌️‍♂️”, expressing admiration for both Zhang and Wie West, and rightfully so!  West has won 5 pro tournaments, including the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open Championship. Zhang on the other hand has had a historic achievement of becoming the first player in 72 years to win her debut LPGA event.

A different fan remarked, “Got it to home plate, im impressed” This comment likely suggests that it might have been the first time for both Zhang and Wie West pitching, yet they successfully got the ball to home plate, which impressed the fan.

One golf fan said, “Bringing the best of the best to @yankees stadium was ✨ everything ✨”, indicating the significance of having top golfers like Zhang, a two-time NCAA champion with a historic debut, and Wie West, a current host at the LPGA Tour and the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship make an appearance at the stadium.

Another fan directly referred to both of them as “Icons 🔥.” The two of them are indeed icons in the golf world, as they have had numerous accolades to their names. West on the one hand has bid adieu to professional golf, but Zhang has just gotten started and has a long career ahead of her.

This fan expressed admiration for LPGA stars stating, “Yankee Stadium just got prettier 😎❤️” The LPGA golfers are very beautiful, and their smile sure has the potential to light up the entire stadium. The cheers as they threw the pitch was a testament to that.

The post continues to capture the attention of both MLB and golf communities. As a fan of either sport, what are your thoughts on this incident? Share your thoughts in the comments below!