Why is Michelle Wie retiring from golf?

Why is Michelle Wie retiring from golf?

She has five professional wins in her career, including one major win at the 2014 US Women’s Open. However, Michelle Wie West shocked her fans by announcing her retirement from the game earlier this year. The 33-year-old player revealed that she was facing health issues and could not focus on the competition.

Why is Michelle Wie West retiring?

“I’m so grateful for the past 14 years I spent on tour, traveling the world and competing against the best in the game. Excited to spend more time now on projects that I always wanted to do but never had time for and to continually work to help golf become a more diverse and inclusive space.”

What golfers are leaving the PGA for Saudi?

The golfers include Mickelson and Johnson, along with other highly ranked players such as Louis Oosthuizen (21), Kevin Na (34), Talor Gooch (35) and Sergio Garcia (57). Of the 17 golfers, nine had preemptively resigned their PGA Tour membership.