Through the years, many golf fans have watched Michelle Wie West grow up on some of the sport’s biggest stages.
She started playing golf at age 4 and credits her parents as being the biggest influences in her career. Her first LPGA event came in 2002, at the Takefuji Classic, where she became the youngest player to Monday qualify for a Tour event at the age of 12 years, 4 months, 14 days.
In 2003, she played in seven LPGA events, highlighted by a ninth-place finish at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. She set numerous records, including the youngest to finish in the top 10 at an LPGA event. She would go on to turn pro in October 2005. Her first win came in 2009, at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational.
At the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open at Pine Needles, she officially announced that she was stepping away from the tour.
But that wasn’t her final goodbye. Wie West, the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion, knew then that she couldn’t pass up an opportunity to play Pebble Beach with her husband, Jonnie, on the bag and the rest of her family watching. She’s expected to finish her career at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open.
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As a 12-year old amateur, Michelle Wie watches her tee shot on the 9th hole during…
As a 12-year old amateur, Michelle Wie watches her tee shot on the 9th hole during the second round of the Wendy's Championship on Aug. 3, 2002 in Dublin, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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Thirteen-year old Michelle Wie, then an amateur, gives a thumbs-up sign before teeing off from the…
Thirteen-year old Michelle Wie, then an amateur, gives a thumbs-up sign before teeing off from the first hole at Highland Meadows Golf Club during the 2003 Owens Corning Celebrity Pro-Am in Sylvania, Ohio. (AP Photo/Daniel Miller)
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Michelle Wie, then 15, signs autographs during the Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, Calif. on…
Michelle Wie, then 15, signs autographs during the Samsung World Championship in Palm Desert, Calif. on Oct. 16, 2004. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)
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In 2005, amateur Michelle Wie tees off on the 15th hole during the preliminary match of…
In 2005, amateur Michelle Wie tees off on the 15th hole during the preliminary match of the Casio World Open at Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi, southern Japan. Wie shot a 1-over-par 73. (AP Photo/Katsumi Kasahara)
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Michelle Wie, center, talks with playing partners Vance Veazey, left, and Matt Hansen on the second…
Michelle Wie, center, talks with playing partners Vance Veazey, left, and Matt Hansen on the second tee at Mystic Rock Golf Course in Farmington, Pa., during the second round of the 84 Lumber Classic. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
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Michelle Wie watches her drive as the marshal behind her signals "wide left" on the third…
Michelle Wie watches her drive as the marshal behind her signals "wide left" on the third hole in the third round of the LPGA Samsung Championship golf tournament at Bighorn Golf Club in Palm Desert. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
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Michelle Wie tees on the first hole during the third round of the Canadian Women's Open…
Michelle Wie tees on the first hole during the third round of the Canadian Women's Open at the Hunt and Golf Club in Ottawa. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick)
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Michelle Wie of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the 2010 Lorena Ochoa…
Michelle Wie of the United States poses with the trophy after winning the 2010 Lorena Ochoa Invitational Presented by Banamex and Corona at Guadalajara Country Club. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Michelle Wie celebrates her victory after the final round of the 2010 Canadian Women's Open golf…
Michelle Wie celebrates her victory after the final round of the 2010 Canadian Women's Open golf tournament in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Wie won with a final score of 12-under par. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, John Woods)
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Michelle Wie hits to the 16th hole during delayed second round in the U.S. Women's Open…
Michelle Wie hits to the 16th hole during delayed second round in the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at the Broadmoor, July 9, 2011, in Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Michelle Wie eyes up her putt on the 8th green during the third round of the…
Michelle Wie eyes up her putt on the 8th green during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run, in Kohler, Wis., on July 7, 2012. (Evan Siegle, Gannett Wisconsin Media)
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Michelle Wie reacts after missing birdie putt on the second hole during her singles match against…
Michelle Wie reacts after missing birdie putt on the second hole during her singles match against Europe's Caroline Hedwall from Sweden at the Solheim Cup golf tournament Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013, in Parker, Colo. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
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Michelle Wie during the first round of the 2014 Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale…
Michelle Wie during the first round of the 2014 Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England.
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Michelle Wie poses with the Harton S. Semple trophy afer winning the 2014 U.S. Women's Open.…
Michelle Wie poses with the Harton S. Semple trophy afer winning the 2014 U.S. Women's Open. (Photo: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports)
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Michelle Wie hits a ball in the singles on Day 3 at the Solheim Cup in…
Michelle Wie hits a ball in the singles on Day 3 at the Solheim Cup in St. Leon-Rot, southern Germany, Sept. 20, 2015. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
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Michelle Wie laughs just before hitting during the 2016 LPGA JTBC Founders Cup Pro-Am at the…
Michelle Wie laughs just before hitting during the 2016 LPGA JTBC Founders Cup Pro-Am at the Wildfire Golf Club in Phoenix Ariz. (Gannett)
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USA players Michelle Wie, left, and Danielle Kang joke around after their Friday afternoon match during…
USA players Michelle Wie, left, and Danielle Kang joke around after their Friday afternoon match during The 2017 Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. (Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports)
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Michelle Wie laughs with her caddie during the pro-am at the 2018 KPMG Women's PGA Championship…
Michelle Wie laughs with her caddie during the pro-am at the 2018 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Kemper Lakes Golf Club. (Scott Halleran/Getty Images for KPMG)
LPGA: KPMG Womens PGA Championship - First Round
Michelle Wie hits her tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the…
Michelle Wie hits her tee shot on the 11th hole during the first round of the 2019 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club. (Brian Spurlock/USA TODAY Sports)
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Michelle Wie of the US chips towards the flag on the 6th hole during the fourth…
Michelle Wie of the US chips towards the flag on the 6th hole during the fourth round of the Women's British Open golf tournament at Royal Lytham and St Annes golf course in Lytham, north west England Sunday, Aug. 6, 2006.
The Solheim Cup - Preview Day 2
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 15: Michelle Wie and Danielle Kang of Team USA share…
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 15: Michelle Wie and Danielle Kang of Team USA share a joke during practice for The Solheim Cup at the Des Moines Country Club on August 15, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The Solheim Cup - Day One
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 18: Michelle Wie gives a piggy back to Danielle Kang…
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 18: Michelle Wie gives a piggy back to Danielle Kang of Team USA during the afternoon fourball matches of The Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club on August 18, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
The Solheim Cup - Day Two
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 19: Michelle Wie and Danielle Kang of Team USA dance…
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 19: Michelle Wie and Danielle Kang of Team USA dance on the first tee during the morning foursomes matches of the Solheim Cup at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on August 19, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Solheim Cup - Day One
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 18: Danielle Kang and Michelle Wie of the United States…
WEST DES MOINES, IA - AUGUST 18: Danielle Kang and Michelle Wie of the United States leaves the ninth tee during the afternoon four-ball matches of the Solheim Cup at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on August 18, 2017 in West Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LPGA: ANA Inspiration - First Round
Michelle Wie walks with fiancé Jonnie West during the first round of the 2019 ANA Inspiration…
Michelle Wie walks with fiancé Jonnie West during the first round of the 2019 ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills. Photo: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Michelle Wie West plays during a practice round for the KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf…
Michelle Wie West plays during a practice round for the KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club on March 23, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 - Arrivals
Michelle Wie and Jonnie West arrive at the Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 at The Sunset Room…
Michelle Wie and Jonnie West arrive at the Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 at The Sunset Room on July 18, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic)
The PLAYERS Championship - Preview Day 3
Michelle Wie West and Mark Rolfing on the Golf Channel set during a practice round prior…
Michelle Wie West and Mark Rolfing on the Golf Channel set during a practice round prior to The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 11, 2020 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Michelle Wie West shared a photo while in her third trimester with her first child. (@michellewiewest…
Michelle Wie West shared a photo while in her third trimester with her first child. (@michellewiewest /Instagram)
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Michelle Wie West and her firstborn child, Makenna Kamalei Yoona West, whom was born June 19,…
Michelle Wie West and her firstborn child, Makenna Kamalei Yoona West, whom was born June 19, 2020. (@michellewiewest/ Instagram)
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Michelle Wie West hit the driving range at Stanford 10 days after giving birth to daughter…
Michelle Wie West hit the driving range at Stanford 10 days after giving birth to daughter Makenna. (@MichelleWieWest/ Instagram)
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Michelle Wie West hit the driving range at Stanford 10 days after giving birth to daughter…
Michelle Wie West hit the driving range at Stanford 10 days after giving birth to daughter Makenna. (@MichelleWieWest/ Instagram)
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Michelle Wie West walks the 8th fairway with Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland during the first round…
Michelle Wie West walks the 8th fairway with Albane Valenzuela of Switzerland during the first round of the KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club on March 25, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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Michelle Wie West tees off the 9th hole during the first round of the KIA Classic…
Michelle Wie West tees off the 9th hole during the first round of the KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club on March 25, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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Michelle Wie West at the 2021 KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California.…
Michelle Wie West at the 2021 KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club in Carlsbad, California. (Photo: Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
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2021 U.S. Women's Open
Michelle Wie West waits to hit a shot on the 7th hole during a practice round…
Michelle Wie West waits to hit a shot on the 7th hole during a practice round at the 2021 U.S. Women's Open at The Olympic Club in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. (Darren Carroll/USGA)
LPGA: KPMG Women's PGA Championship - First Round
Michelle Wie West plays her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the…
Michelle Wie West plays her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Solheim Cup 2021
Lexi Thompson of Team United States talks with Assistant Captain Michelle Wie West during a practice…
Lexi Thompson of Team United States talks with Assistant Captain Michelle Wie West during a practice round ahead of the start of The Solheim Cup at Inverness Club on September 01, 2021 in Toledo, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Bahamas Hero World Challenge Golf
Michelle Wie West, of the United States, speaks with her caddie during a Pro-Am golf tournament…
Michelle Wie West, of the United States, speaks with her caddie during a Pro-Am golf tournament ahead of the Hero World Challenge PGA Tour at the Albany Golf Club, in New Providence, Bahamas, Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)
Kia Classic - Preview Day 2
CARLSBAD, CA - MARCH 23: Michelle Wie West plays during a practice round for the KIA…
CARLSBAD, CA - MARCH 23: Michelle Wie West plays during a practice round for the KIA Classic at the Aviara Golf Club on March 23, 2021 in Carlsbad, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)
U.S. Women's Open - Round One
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: Michelle Wie West reacts to her tee shot on the…
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: Michelle Wie West reacts to her tee shot on the 12th hole during the first round of the 76th U.S. Women's Open Championship at The Olympic Club on June 03, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
LPGA: ANA Inspiration - First Round
Apr 1, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Michelle Wie West tees off on the 12th hole…
Apr 1, 2021; Rancho Mirage, California, USA; Michelle Wie West tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
LPGA: U.S. Women's Open - First Round
Jun 2, 2022; Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA; Michelle Wie West watches her tee shot on…
Jun 2, 2022; Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA; Michelle Wie West watches her tee shot on the eighteenth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Sports: The 2022 ESPY Awards-Red Carpet
Jul 20, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West arrives at the Red…
Jul 20, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West arrives at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY at Dolby Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Sports: The 2022 ESPY Awards-Red Carpet
Jul 20, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West and Canadian tennis player…
Jul 20, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West and Canadian tennis player Genie Bouchard arrive at the Red Carpet for the 2022 ESPY at Dolby Theater. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
2023 Mizuho Americas Open
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey…
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
2023 LPGA Mizuho America's Open
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey…
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo: Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
2023 Mizuho Americas Open
Yana Wilson, Michelle Wie West and Rose Zhang pose for a picture after the final round…
Yana Wilson, Michelle Wie West and Rose Zhang pose for a picture after the final round of the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2023 U.S. Women’s Open
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on…
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (Photo: Tim Schmitt/Golfweek)
2023 U.S. Women’s Open
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on…
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/USGA)
2023 U.S. Women’s Open
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on…
Michelle Wie West at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open Preview Day in Pebble Beach, California, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. (Photo: Jed Jacobsohn/USGA)
Michelle Wie West Pebble Beach
Michelle Wie West is surrounded by reporters at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the 2023 U.S.…
Michelle Wie West is surrounded by reporters at Pebble Beach Golf Links during the 2023 U.S. Open media day. (Photo by Tim Schmitt/Golfweek)
LPGA: U.S. Women's Open - Second Round
Jun 3, 2022; Southern Pines, North Carolina, USA; Michelle Wie West stands on the green on…
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
