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Key takeaways
- A text came in from one of her sponsors: "I'm rewatching your Pinehurst round on the Golf Channel.
- Standing in the living room, Wie West's husband, Jonnie West, didn't hesitate.
- The year was 2014, and a then-24-year-old Wie West was the biggest star in women's golf.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Michelle Wie West missed the cut at the Mizuho Americas Open in early May. Sarah Stier/Getty Images Charlotte Gibson Jun 2, 2026, 11:40 AM ETMultiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions MICHELLE WIE WEST stood in her kitchen on a Wednesday night in mid-May. After a strenuous day of school drop-offs, workouts, golf practice, after-school activities and everything in between, the 36-year-old mother and wife was ready to cook a quick dinner and kick her feet up for a few minutes.
Then her phone pinged. A text came in from one of her sponsors: "I'm rewatching your Pinehurst round on the Golf Channel. You should turn it on." Wie West laughed at the message. She said to herself, "It's whatever." She also said to herself, "I've actually never watched that final round."
Standing in the living room, Wie West's husband, Jonnie West, didn't hesitate. Before Wie West could even turn on the TV, her husband turned on the Golf Channel to watch his wife's performance. Their toddler, Jagger, stood in front of the television in amazement. "That's Mommy," Jonnie said to Jagger. "She's on TV playing golf."