Michelle Wie West didn’t just put her name on a golf tournament and show up to hand out a trophy. The major champ poured herself into every aspect of the event, from putting together a big-sister program between LPGA players and the 24 AJGA juniors in the field, to helping shape the food choices players, caddies and media enjoyed throughout the week at picturesque Liberty National.
“It’s been a dream come true for me,” Wie West told the media last Tuesday at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open.
The 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion put on a number of clinics throughout the week, joined Golf Channel in the booth on several occasions and worked closely with the title sponsor to make sure this was one of the most player-friendly events on tour.
From free hotels in Manhattan to a breathtaking ferry ride to work each day to Nike swag, the event quickly made a mark on the LPGA.
Here’s a closer look at host Wie West’s week in her new role: