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Michelle Wie West Posts 75 in Second Round of the U.S. Women’s Open, Marks Possible Final Appearance
6/6/2026, 1:26:27 PM
Second-Round Performance at the U.S. Women’s Open
On Thursday, Michelle Wie West completed the second round of the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, with a 75, four strokes over par. The round included birdies on the par-4 fifth and the par-5 17th, and left her two strokes behind the projected cut line entering Friday.
Background & Context
Wie West retired from LPGA competition and last played a major at the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, where she posted 79s. She returned last month at the Mizuho Americas Open, shooting 82 (+10). Her family has ties to Riviera: late father-in-law NBA Hall-of-Famer Jerry West was a longtime member, and husband Jonnie West caddied for her at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Key Figures
- Michelle Wie West – 36-year-old former U.S. Women’s Open champion (2014)
- Jonnie West – Husband and caddie
- Bo West – Mother, present on the 18th-green
- Jerry West – Deceased father-in-law, former Riviera member
Data & Statistics
Round 2: 75 (+4). Reported cumulative after two rounds: seven over par. Projected cut line: two strokes better than Wie West’s 75. Mizuho Open round: 82 (+10). Riviera stats: 7 of 14 fairways, 10 of 18 greens, 37 putts.
On-the-Ground Reports
Wie West’s 130-yard approach landed seven feet on the fifth, and a 12-footer on the 17th produced her second birdie. Mother Bo cheered each birdie and a bogey on the 10th. After the round, Wie West signed autographs and smiled at the crowd.
Official Statements & Responses
Wie West said her primary goal was to “try hard and have a good attitude.” She called Riviera essential, adding “if it wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be playing.” She also described the comeback as “a little scarier” after a long absence.
Criticism & Opposition
The sources do not present explicit criticism of Wie West’s performance or decision to compete.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources list the 75 (+4) round, but differ on the cumulative total. Sports Illustrated cites a seven-over tally, while Golf Channel mentions a projected cut line two strokes behind her 75. No source gives the exact cut line, leaving the margin unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “If it wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be playing,” — Michelle Wie West, player
- “My No. 1 goal this week is to go out there and try hard and have a good attitude. There were times at Mizuho I did not have a good attitude out there, so I want to change that this week and I want to have a good attitude.” — Michelle Wie West
- “It definitely felt a little scarier coming back [this time], just being gone for so long,” — Michelle Wie West
- “I’m glad I did all this for [my daughter],” — Michelle Wie West
What’s Next
Wie West is scheduled to tee off at 7:51 a.m. on Friday for the third round, her final scheduled round in the tournament. The outcome will determine whether she makes the cut and may represent her last appearance in a major championship before a full retirement from competitive golf.
