PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. – In the middle of Allisen Corpuz’s winner’s press conference at the 78th U.S. Women’s Open, she learned of a significant congratulatory tweet from a fellow Punahou School grad.
“Congratulations to fellow Hawaiian Allisen Corpuz for winning the U.S. Women’s Open!” tweeted former President Barack Obama. “You make us all proud – and look forward to a round at Kapolei!”
Corpuz closed with a 3-under 69 to become the first woman to win a major at Pebble Beach Golf Links, besting England’s Charley Hull and former No. 1 Jiyai Shin by three strokes.
Congratulations to fellow Hawaiian Allisen Corpuz for winning the U.S. Women’s Open! You make us all proud — and look forward to a round at Kapolei! 🤙🏾
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 10, 2023
The 25-year-old USC grad grew up on the left side of the seventh hole on Kapolei Golf Course on Oahu. Michelle Wie West, another Punahou School graduate and the 2014 U.S. Women’s Open champion, concluded her competitive career earlier this week at Pebble Beach.
“Yeah, Barack and Michelle are the two Punahou alum that I get talked to about the most,” said Corpuz. “I mean, he’s done a lot in his career. Yeah, that’s really special.”
