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SOUTHERN PINES, N.C. — The crowning moment of Michelle Wie West’s career came at Pinehurst in 2014 as U.S. Women’s Open champion, the full realization of the talent that launched her into international prominence as a teen. One of the lowest points of those precocious early years happened seven years…

The 77th U.S. Women's Open will be at Pine Needles for a record fourth time.

"I was probably one of the longest off the tees and would hit last into the greens,” she said. “Now it's the reverse.”

Driving by Pinehurst No. 2, Wie West said it looked cool. She had no idea it was the course that made her a major champion.

The 77th U.S. Women's Open tees off Thursday and a number of big storylines will soon unfold.

Eun-Hee Ji now has a shot at the $1.8 million first-place prize at Pine Needles.

Golfweek caught up Morgan Pressel to talk about Pine Needles and who she likes to win the 77th U.S. Women's Open.

This year’s U.S. Women’s Open will be played June 2-5 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club.

A full purse breakdown isn’t yet available, but it’s safe to say this will be a game-changing week for many financially.

"This will be our first Open without Mrs. Bell so I know she'll be looking down."

The two-time U.S. Women’s Open winner has withdrawn from the event in Southern Pines, North Carolina.