Michelle Wie West returns to U.S. Women’s Open focused on family
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Michelle Wie West participates in the 81st U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, emphasizing family ties as key motivators. Following her 2014 victory, she holds a 10-year exemption extended after the birth of her second child in 2024. Family members, including her father-in-law Jerry West, are present to support her during this significant tournament in Los Angeles County. Previous challenges, including a recent event she hosted, have led her to prioritize a positive mindset as she competes again.
- •Michelle Wie West plays at Riviera Country Club.
- •Her return is motivated by family support.
- •She won the U.S. Women’s Open in 2014.
- •Jerry West's legacy influences her perspective.
- •The tournament marks the first U.S. Women’s Open in L.A. County.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Michelle Wie West found something rare in U.S. Women's Open farewell
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Michelle Wie West gets her sendoff moment again with her daughter as she misses the cut at the U.S. Women's Open
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — Michelle Wie West comes out of retirement for one last U.S. Women's Open with her family by her side: 'It's everything'
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — For Michelle Wie West, U.S. Women’s Open return is about family — including Jerry West
"Michelle Wie West retired initially back in 2023, but had one last year of eligibility in the US Open remaining this summer.
"Michelle Wie West’s encore performance in the 81st U.S. Women’s Open boils down to one thing: family.
"Michelle Wie West came out of retirement to play in one final major championship this week.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:48 AMMichelle Wie West found something rare in U.S. Women's Open farewell
In her one-week return to major championship golf, Michelle Wie West exuded peace.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:59 PMMichelle Wie West gets her sendoff moment again with her daughter as she misses the cut at the U.S. Women's Open
Michelle Wie West came out of retirement to play in one final major championship this week.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 9:56 PMMichelle Wie West comes out of retirement for one last U.S. Women's Open with her family by her side: 'It's everything'
Michelle Wie West retired initially back in 2023, but had one last year of eligibility in the US Open remaining this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 6:23 PMFor Michelle Wie West, U.S. Women’s Open return is about family — including Jerry West
Michelle Wie West’s encore performance in the 81st U.S. Women’s Open boils down to one thing: family.
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