Michelle Wie West to Play Final U.S. Women's Open at Riviera

The 2014 champion will make one last appearance at the iconic course in June.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 4:51pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing and the U.S. Women's Open tournament in a fractured, multi-perspective style, using vibrant colors to convey the energy and emotion of the event.An artistic interpretation of Michelle Wie West's farewell appearance at the U.S. Women's Open, capturing the iconic tournament's energy and the player's storied career.Los Angeles Today

Five-time LPGA winner Michelle Wie West announced she will play in the 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, marking her final appearance in the major championship. Wie West, who won the U.S. Women's Open in 2014, is eligible for this year's event due to the USGA's maternity policy extending her 10-year exemption from her previous victory.

Why it matters

Wie West's return to the U.S. Women's Open will be a bittersweet farewell for the popular player, who has a deep connection to the Los Angeles area through her husband Jonnie, the son of Lakers legend Jerry West. The event will also mark the first time the U.S. Women's Open has been held at the historic Riviera Country Club.

The details

Wie West, a mother of two, announced her plans to play in the 2026 U.S. Women's Open on Instagram, saying 'With one final year of eligibility from my victory in 2014 and the Championship headed to an iconic venue that means so much to me, I am excited to announce that I'll be teeing it up at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera in June!' She last played in the event in 2023 at Pebble Beach, where she had an emotional farewell round alongside fellow icon Annika Sorenstam.

  • Wie West won the U.S. Women's Open in 2014.
  • She played her presumed final U.S. Women's Open in 2023 at Pebble Beach.
  • Wie West welcomed a son, Jagger, in October 2024.
  • The 2026 U.S. Women's Open will take place June 4-7 at Riviera Country Club.

The players

Michelle Wie West

A five-time winner on the LPGA Tour who won the U.S. Women's Open in 2014. She is eligible for the 2026 event due to the USGA's maternity policy extending her 10-year exemption.

Jonnie West

Michelle Wie West's husband, who is the son of NBA legend Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Annika Sorenstam

A legendary LPGA player who played her final U.S. Women's Open alongside Wie West in 2023 at Pebble Beach.

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What they’re saying

“With one final year of eligibility from my victory in 2014 and the Championship headed to an iconic venue that means so much to me, I am excited to announce that I'll be teeing it up at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera in June!”

— Michelle Wie West

“I definitely held back tears the entire round.”

— Michelle Wie West

What’s next

The 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club will take place June 4-7.

The takeaway

Michelle Wie West's return to the U.S. Women's Open for one final appearance at the iconic Riviera Country Club will be an emotional farewell for the popular player, who has deep ties to the Los Angeles area through her family. Her victory lap at a course that means so much to her will be a fitting end to a remarkable career.