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Michelle Wie

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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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
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
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
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
Trivia
  • She became the youngest winner of the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links and the youngest to qualify for an LPGA Tour event. 
  • Michelle became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship at the age of 10. 
  • Michelle holds a record as the youngest player to make the cut in an LPGA event (13 years, 5 months, and 17 days).