West Caldwell, N.J. – 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.
About the Mizuho Americas Open
The Mizuho Americas Open is a purpose-driven tournament on the LPGA Tour. As title sponsor, Mizuho Americas created and drove the vision for a distinctive and premium event that celebrates women and advances the next generation, with a charitable focus on providing leadership and life skills to young girls from low-income communities. With LPGA icon Michelle Wie West as celebrity host, the tournament features an elevated purse and a unique junior component where the AJGA’s stars of tomorrow compete alongside the best women golfers in the world.
About Mizuho Americas
Mizuho Americas is the U.S.-based business of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., which is one of the largest financial institutions in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Mizuho’s 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.
Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.
About the LPGA
The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive. Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Epson Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also holds a joint-venture collaboration with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries. Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders and game changers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone.
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About Mountain Ridge Country Club
Founded in 1912, Mountain Ridge Country Club has long been considered a historic venue. Originally established in West Orange, N.J., the Club moved to its current site in West Caldwell, located just 20 miles from New York City, in 1929 when it commissioned famed golf course architect Donald Ross to design a championship 18-hole course across 282 rolling acres. Often described as one of the NY City Metropolitan Area’s “hidden gems,” the course has always been viewed as a classic Donald Ross design. The course was considered a difficult test when it opened in 1931, and little has changed in the 90-plus years since. The course is known for its distinctly Ross features, especially its challenging greens. Ross designed each nine-hole loop to wind down to the lower part of the property and conclude with a long assent back to the iconic fieldstone clubhouse, designed by renowned architect Clifford C. Wendehack. The venue has hosted many championships, including the 2012 USGA Senior Amateur Championship and the 2021 LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup. Over its century-long history, Mountain Ridge has been home to many prominent members and continues its commitment to excellence, community, philanthropy and the game of golf.
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