Wie West: If I hadn't won 2014 US Women's Open I definitely wouldn't retire

Michelle Wie West says she would not be retiring if she had not won the US Women's Open in 2014, and has no regrets as she prepares for her penultimate tournament in professional golf at Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club.

Last week, the 32-year-old announced she is stepping away from the LPGA Tour, with her final two events being the US Women's Open in 2022 and 2023.

The American, who gave birth to her daughter Makenna in 2020, says her body now struggles to cope with the rigours of professional golf.

"It was kind of bittersweet always to announce that, but it's something that I've been thinking about for a while," said Wie West.

"Just to be back here where I kind of won the US Women's Open, obviously not the same golf course but the same area, it feels so amazing to come back and see all the fans and see all the players.

"You know, first off, I want to say I have zero regrets in my career. There's always that inkling of wishing I had done more.

"But I feel like no matter what, no one is ever going to be 100 per cent satisfied. I have definitely had an up-and-down career, but I'm extremely proud of the resiliency that I've shown over my career.

"I'm extremely proud to have achieved the two biggest dreams that I've had, one being graduating from Stanford, and the other winning the US Women's Open. To check both those off the list means everything to me. I'm very proud of myself.

"I've always wished I would have done more, but I feel like everyone kind of feels that way, so I'm definitely giving myself some grace and enjoying this last week.

"If I hadn't won the 2014 US Open I definitely wouldn't retire, and I would still be out here playing and chasing that win. That win means everything to me."

The US Women's Open will