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Michelle Wie West Expands Advocacy for Women’s Sports with Togethxr Investment and Mizuho Partnership

The former LPGA star joins Togethxr as an athlete investor, extends her Mizuho ambassadorship through 2030, and boosts the Mizuho Americas Open purse to $3.25 million for 2026.

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Overview

  • Michelle Wie West has officially become an athlete investor in Togethxr, a company focused on increasing investment in and media coverage of women's sports.
  • She has signed a multi-year deal as Mizuho brand ambassador and tournament host for the Mizuho Americas Open, extending the partnership through 2030.
  • The 2026 Mizuho Americas Open purse will rise to $3.25 million, making it one of the largest outside of major championships.
  • Wie West is collaborating with TGL, a partly simulated professional golf league, to explore pathways for integrating women into its format.
  • Since retiring in 2023, Wie West has focused on leveraging her platform to promote women’s sports through strategic investments and partnerships.