Michele Wie wins U.S. Open
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Michele Wie wins U.S. Open

Published 2333 GMT (0733 HKT) June 22, 2014
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Michelle Wie of the United States poses after her two-stroke victory at the 69th U.S. Women's Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club. Scott Halleran/Getty Images
The 24-year-old was appearing at her 11th U.S. Open event and the victory represents her first ever major title.
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Wie was tied for first place going into the final day but stretched ahead of overnight co-leader Amy Yang early Sunday before holding off a late challenge from World no 1. Stacey Lewis. Tyler Lecka/Getty Images
The Hawaiian had twice led her national open going into the final round, in 2005 and 2006, but finished tied for 23rd and tied third respectively on these occasions. Streeter Lecka/Getty Images
Wie first competed in an LPGA event when she was 12, then turned pro when she was 15. Here she appears with her father, B. J. Wie, at the LPGA Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in 2003 aged just 13. Jamie Farr Kroge/Getty Images
Following in Wie's footsteps? 11-year old Lucy Li became the youngest ever qualifier when in U.S. Open history when she teed off this weekend. Despite an impressive performance, Li missed the cut.
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