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Michelle Wie West Shoots 82 in LPGA Return at Mizuho Americas Open

The host start serves as a tune-up for a final U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera under an extended exemption.

Jul 7, 2023; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Michelle Wie West tees off on the tenth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Link. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2023; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Michelle Wie West tees off on the tenth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Link. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, United States; Andrea Lee hits a tee shot on the first hole during the first round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Wie West, returning Thursday at the Mizuho Americas Open in New Jersey, shot a 10-over 82 in her first LPGA round since 2023.
  • She said the round "got very dark" and credited husband-caddie Jonnie West with keeping her steady through severe nerves.
  • Her card showed seven of 14 fairways, 10 of 18 greens, 37 putts, a four-putt at No. 11, a triple bogey, and two double bogeys.
  • She framed the start as needed tournament reps before the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera next month, using the final year of a 12-year exemption extended after maternity leave.
  • As playing host, she is mentoring AJGA juniors in a pro-junior program, and her ongoing plans include a commitment to the new WTGL indoor league co-founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.