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Michelle Wie West to Play Final U.S. Women's Open
Five-time LPGA winner will compete at Riviera Country Club in 2026
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:07pm
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A cubist interpretation of Michelle Wie West's final U.S. Women's Open appearance captures the iconic golfer's graceful swing and the emotional weight of her retirement from the major championship.Pinehurst TodayMichelle Wie West, a five-time winner on the LPGA Tour, will play in her final U.S. Women's Open this year at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Wie West qualified for the event based on a 10-year exemption from her 2014 victory at Pinehurst No. 2, which was extended due to her maternity leave.
Why it matters
Wie West's retirement from the U.S. Women's Open marks the end of an era for one of the most prominent and pioneering figures in women's golf over the past two decades. Her participation will draw significant attention and nostalgia as she competes in the championship one last time.
The details
Wie West earned a 10-year exemption into the U.S. Women's Open after winning the 2014 championship at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina. The timeline for that exemption was extended due to her maternity leave. This year's event at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles will be her final appearance in the major championship.
- Wie West won the U.S. Women's Open in 2014 at Pinehurst No. 2.
- Her 10-year exemption was extended due to her maternity leave.
- The 2026 U.S. Women's Open will be held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.
The players
Michelle Wie West
A five-time winner on the LPGA Tour who is eligible for one final appearance at the U.S. Women's Open in 2026 based on her 2014 championship victory.
What they’re saying
“I definitely held back tears the entire round,”
— Michelle Wie West
What’s next
Wie West will compete in her final U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles in 2026.
The takeaway
Michelle Wie West's farewell to the U.S. Women's Open will mark the end of an iconic career for one of the most influential figures in women's golf over the past two decades. Her victory at Pinehurst in 2014 and subsequent maternity leave extended her eligibility, allowing her one final chance to compete in the major championship.
