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Michelle Wie West returns to U.S. Women’s Open for personal reasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Michelle Wie West returns to U.S. Women’s Open for personal reasons

Summary

Michelle Wie West competes in the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera, marking her return after retiring in 2023. The 36-year-old aims to inspire her daughter while sharing her experiences from the sport. Wie West, accompanied by husband and caddie Johnnie West, highlighted the significance of the location, noting its family ties and her past victory in this major event. Her preparation has included adapting to practice routines while balancing family life.

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•Wie West retired in 2023 but felt compelled to return for this event.
•The 2026 U.S. Women’s Open is at Riviera, significant to her husband’s family.
•She aims to show her daughter the effort behind competitive golf.
•Johnnie West is serving as her caddie for the tournament.
•Wie West started preparing last Thanksgiving for this major appearance.

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10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Michelle Wie West’s return to the U.S. Women’s Open is on her terms

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Michelle Wie West is on the move. She’s walking laps in her neighborhood at home in Las Vegas, so she’s also logged onto The Athletic’s Zoom call on her phone. She’s getting her steps count in, but she’s answering questions about her legacy and future at the same time — the usual. Multitasking is the only way she can operate these days. “I’m trying to get my conditioning up,” she says. “Get as much done as possible.” Wie West doesn’t need to elaborate. The former child prodigy is now a 36-year-o
— Yahoo Sports

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