SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — Annika Sorenstam and Michelle Wie West came into the 77th U.S. Women’s Open not expecting to win, of course. But they certainly wanted to play the weekend.
The task proved too much for both, however, with Wie West carding 73-74 to finish 5 over for the tournament, two shots outside the cut line of 3 over. The field of 156 was cut to the top 60 and ties.
Sorenstam, 51, playing in her first LPGA major since 2008, shot 74-81 to finish at 13 over.
“It was an amazing week,” said Wie West, who announced plans to step away from the tour after this. “It’s definitely a bittersweet week. I wish I would have ended on making the cut and all of that.
“Obviously, no matter what, missing the cut sucks, but overall, I had a very positive experience.”
Here are some of the notable names leaving Pine Needles early.
