Michelle Wie West decides to step away from golf at age of 32

• American was once hailed as Tiger Woods of women's golf
• Wie West says Women's US Open is final event on her calendar

Michelle Wie West, who was once tipped to become the Tiger Woods of women's golf, is stepping away from the LPGA tour at the age of 32.

Wie West told Golfweek that she will compete at the Women's US Open next week and in 2023 but does not plan to play any other tournaments. She gave birth to her daughter, Makenna, in 2020 and says the rigours of the tour have affected her.