As one of the world’s most famous female golfers, Michelle Wie naturally has earned an important amount of money over the years she’s been active. At 33 years old, we are talking about a veteran pro female golfer with plenty of experience and a fruitful career in the sport. In fact, there are some who will dare say she is right up there next to some of the best male golfers of all time. Inside a golf course, we are talking about one of the most versatile players in the game regardless of her gender. We are not joking when people compare Michelle with Tiger Woods in terms of the best golfers to ever live. If you don’t believe us, take a look at her accomplishments.
How many career wins does Michelle Wie have?
The comparisons with Tiger Woods are inevitable for two reasons, one is their evident Asian blood running through their veins. Wie’s family is from South Korea but she was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. The other reason is how precocious they were in the sport of golf. Michelle Wie was the youngest person, even above men to qualify for the US Amateur Championship at the age of 10. Amongst her achievements, Wie has won the LPGA Tour an impressive five times throughout her career. Wie is no longer at the top of her game but between 2009 and 2014, she won all the major tournaments on her resume. The most important under her belt was the U.S. Women’s Open in 2014.
As far as her worth goes, Forbes estimates that between all her career earnings and endorsements, Wie is worth an estimated $30 million. She is a Nike sponsored athlete, the most popular amongst female golfers that the sportswear brand currently has. That deal with Nike will come to an end in 2028, she will have earned an estimated $85 million by the time that happens. Wie has been with Nike since she was 16 years old. Sony is another major brand that sponsors Michelle Wie. Amid all her fame and success inside the golf course, it is inevitable to think she would be worth a lot more money if she was a male golfer.