Michelle Wie is a five-time LPGA winner professional golfer from the United States. She made her professional debut at the age of 15 and won her first major at 25.
Michelle’s Bio & Family
Michelle Wie, age 30, was born as Michelle Sung Wie on October 11, 1989, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the United States. She is the only child of her immigrant parents from South Korea, Byung-Wook Wie and Hyun-Kyong Wie. Her father, Byung-Wook, previously served as a professor at the University of Hawaii while her mother, Hyun-Kyong, was South Korea’s amateur golf champion in 1985.
Michelle Wie with her parents on her graduation (Michelle’s Instagram)
As of her educational details, Michelle graduated from Punahou School in 2007 and later enrolled at Stanford University. Michelle later graduated with a communications degree in 2012. With Asian-White ethnicity, the golfer’s birth sign is Libra.
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Career & Net Worth
Michelle began her amateur golfing career in 2000. However, her professional career kick-started when she was around 15 years old. During her more than a decade-long career, Michelle has bagged 5 LPGA tour wins alongside her major U.S. Women’s Open win in 2014.
Michelle Wie won the US Women’s Open at the age of 25 (Michelle’s Instagram)
The inspiring golfer summons the net worth of $12 million while ranks 74th with $15,377 earnings in the LPGA Tour Money Leaders-2019 standings.
Michelle’s Personal Life
Michelle is currently married to the Director of Basketball Operations for the Golden State Warriors, Jonnie West. The pair walked down the aisle together on August 10, 2019, at a private home in Beverly Hills, California. The couple previously shared their engagement news back on March 10, 2019.
Michelle Wie with her husband Jonnie West on February 16, 2020 (Michelle’s Instagram)
The five-time LPGA winner formerly made her relationship public with her Golden State Warriors’ staffer boyfriend in January 2019. After their blissful marriage, Michelle announced she was expecting a daughter with her husband in January 2020.
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Height & Body Statistics
Michelle, who stands tall at a height of 6 feet (1.83 meters), weighs around 150 pounds (68 kg). Her body measurements read at 35-24-35 inches. Besides, the athlete has light brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Bio & Family | |
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Name | Michelle Wie |
Birth Name | Michelle Sung Wie |
DOB | October 11, 1989 |
Place of Birth | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
Father’s Name | Byung-Wook Wie |
Mother’s Name | Hyun-Kyong Wie |
Siblings | No |
Brother/s | No |
Sister/s | No |
Nationality | American-South Korean |
Ethnicity | Asian-White |
Religion | Christianity |
Birth Sign | Libra |
High School | Punahou School |
College/University | Stanford University |
Career & Net Worth | |
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Profession | Golfer |
Career | 2000- present |
Known For | LPGA Tour |
Net Worth | $12 million |
Salary | $19 million |
Notable Credits | Won the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open title |
Personal Life | |
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Gay/Lesbian | No |
Relationship Status | Married |
Husband/Wife | Jonnie West |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend | NA |
Engaged | March 10, 2019 |
Wedding Date | August 10, 2019 |
Children | Not Yet |
Son/s | Not Yet |
Daughter/s | Not Yet |
Divorce | No |
Body Statistics | |
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Height | 6 feet (1.83 meters) |
Weight | 150 pounds (68 kg) |
Measurements | 35-24-35 inches |
Shoe Size | 11 (US) |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
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