LANCASTER, Pa. – Michelle Wie tried to mount an early run Sunday to defend her U.S. Women’s Open title, but she fell short despite an admirable finish with her ailing left hip and leg appearing to worsen.
Wie sent a jolt through Lancaster Country Club driving the short par-4 16th hole, rattling her tee shot off the flagstick. She eagled the 235-yard hole and then birdied the last to shoot even-par 70, but she was limping hard on her way home.
“I’m just happy the round is over,” Wie said. “It was a tough one today.