Michelle Sung Wie West is an American professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. At age 10, she became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship. Wie also became the youngest winner of the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links and the youngest to qualify for an LPGA Tour event. She turned professional shortly before her 16th birthday in 2005, accompanied by an enormous amount of publicity and endorsements. She won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year in 2004 and her first and only major at the 2014 U.S. Women's Open.
Michelle Wie, American golfer
On October 11, in the year 1989, Michelle Wie, American golfer. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of October 11, one of 415 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Michelle Wie West. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on October 11, 1989 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 15 September 2026.
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