Michelle Wie West is not calling it a retirement, but she doesn't plan to compete again until the Women's Open goes to Pebble Beach Golf Links for the first time in 2023.
In a way, Friday felt more like a see-you-later than a goodbye as it's technically not her final event. Plus, Wie West plans to stay involved in women's golf, maintaining relationships with her sponsors and investing in new ways to amplify the game.
Wie West teared up as she came up the 18th on Friday, knowing it would be one of her last times taking such a walk. Fans packed the grandstands and the Bell Pavilion, and jammed up against the ropes to catch one last look at the most recognized player on the LPGA, at least here in the U.S. Wie West shot 73-74 to finish at 5 over for the tournament, and said she felt rustier on Friday than she did in the first round. She tried to make a"hero putt" on the final hole.A five-time winner on the LPGA, including the 2014 U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst No. 2, Wie West became a household name due to her many PGA Tour appearances and quest to compete in men's majors.