West Caldwell, N.J. (April 14, 2026) – Tournament Host and Mizuho Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West today announced that she has accepted an invitation to play in the fourth annual Mizuho Americas Open as a sponsor exemption when the tournament tees off at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J., May 4-10.

“One of the privileges that comes with being the host of the Mizuho Americas Open is that I, along with Mizuho and the tournament team, review the potential golfers that could fulfill our sponsor exemptions that we add to our field,” said Wie West. “When I was presented with the idea for me to play, I couldn’t think of a better time to return to the course and compete with the world’s best golfers, as well as have the opportunity to play alongside the top AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) girls.”

The announcement was revealed at the tournament’s media day this afternoon, which included a preview of Mountain Ridge Country Club ahead of next month’s event.

“As the title sponsor, we have the challenge each year of determining who will be awarded exemptions to play in the Mizuho Americas Open,” said Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO, Mizuho Securities USA and Head of CIB. “This year, we are thrilled to have Michelle play as one of our sponsor exemptions. We’ve come to know Michelle very well over the past four years and there’s no one who exemplifies the tournament's mission to raise the standard of competition while advancing the next generation of talent more than she does.”

Wie West, a five-time winner on the LPGA, will also play in this year’s U.S. Open in her final year of eligibility based on the 10-year exemption from her victory at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014. The timeline was extended for two years due to a maternity exemption. Wie West and her husband, Jonnie West, welcomed their son Jagger in October 2024.

Jeeno Thitikul, the world’s top-ranked player, will return to defend her Mizuho Americas Open title after winning by four strokes in 2025. Additional player commitments will be announced soon.

Tickets are available at www.MizuhoAmericasOpen.com. General admission tickets start at $35 for Thursday’s first round, $40 for Friday’s second round, and $45 each day for Saturday and Sunday. Good-any-one-day tickets (valid any one day Thursday-Sunday) are $50, and weekly general admission badges (valid all four rounds) are $130. For an elevated experience, Garden State Terrace daily tickets are $130. Veterans, first responders, active military and Juniors 17 and under receive free general admission.

Last year, Mizuho Americas announced an extension of its title sponsorship that will see the Mizuho Americas Open continue through 2030. The event will be held at Mountain Ridge Country Club for the next two years before returning to Liberty National Golf Club in 2028.

The first three rounds of the Mizuho Americas Open will be featured on Golf Channel and the final round will be televised on CBS. More information is available at MizuhoAmericasOpen.com. For the latest tournament news, follow @MizuhoLPGA on X, Instagram and Facebook.

Michelle Wie West to Play Mizuho Americas Open at Mountain Ridge Country Club

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