“That Girl Has Talent!”: Not Rose Zhang, But Another Young Protege Impresses LPGA Legend Michelle Wie West Ahead of the $7.3M Major

Michelle Wie West bid an emotional goodbye to professional golf last month in the 2023 US Women’s Open. One of the notable names in women’s golf, she has been inspiring many aspiring players and even professionals such as Rose Zhang.

The 20-year-old pro has always considered the ex-LPGA player as her idol and mentor. But a recent Instagram post has surprised the golf community as West revealed a new protégé just days ahead of the AIG Women’s Open, leaving fans curious. Let’s find out more.

A young protégé impresses Michelle Wie West

The former professional golfer has made a big impact on the game of golf. She has motivated many people to take up the club and play the sport through her insane gameplay and skill. And now, it is none other than her own daughter who she is imparting golfing skills to.

Michelle Wie West uploaded an Instagram post not too long ago where she is seen enjoying her time with her daughter Makenna on the sofa. While the ex-golfer has fully sunk into her role as a mother, she can’t seem to let go of the game of golf as the post consisted of another video where the 33-year-old hypes up and encourages her daughter as she drives the ball.

The golfer uploaded the post on her handle with the caption, “A lil golfing + a lil cabana time 😍😍 Swipe to see Makenna hit a bomb 💪🏼”, as the duo was seen spending time together on their vacation in Hawaii. But even while on vacation, the love they had for the game turned out to be immense as Makenna was seen hitting a bomb as the pro’s daughter drove the ball a long distance from the tee.

Michelle Wie West had taken up the role of a mentor long before her daughter came into the picture. Young sensation Rose Zhang has been closely associated with the golfer, and she even looks up to the ex-LPGA star. Moreover, she will be hoping to pull off an amazing finish at the upcoming major which boasts an impressive prize purse of $7.3 million.

The same swing that her mom used to win the US Women’s Open! Really?

The fans would be more than sad when their favorite star calls it quits. And the same has been the case for Wie West as she last month said goodbye to the sport for good. Her fans now try to keep the connection with their idol alive through her social media handles. Indeed so, as the mother and daughter spent quality time together, it bought in a frenzy of reactions from her fans and followers. Let us take a look at some of them.

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There were fans who missed the golfer on the course as they went on to comment,“So cute! Miss you guys.”

Some fans complimented her daughter on her swing as she drove the ball, “Woah her swing doe! 👏👏👏.'”

There were people who were impressed by the talent that the young girl showed, “Sooo adorable 😍😍😍 Natural talent ❤.” And: “That girl has talent!”

Some people saw the post through their feed randomly and they couldn’t help but comment about the special moment, “Don’t know you or your family at all (obviously) but this seems like the type of photo that your child will be showing their child 60 years from now.”

Fans were also in love with the place the duo were vacationing at as they commented, “So GREAT!!!!!!!! Xoxo.” And: “Which would be the best island to live on for adventure” There were some golf enthusiasts who were impressed by her swing and compared it to her mother’s, “Same swing her Mom used to win the U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst #2 – three quarter back swing, transition to a smooth, strong downswing and WHACK!” And: “She developing the family swing.”

What did you think of the duo as they engaged in the game of golf during their vacation? Were you impressed by the shot that Makenna made? Share your thoughts below.

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