Michelle Wie West is designing her first golf course

It is Michelle Wie West’s time.

One of the most prominent names in golf has been all over the sport as of late.

Michelle returned to the professional golf scene earlier this month at the Mizuho and will also be a part of this summer’s U.S. Open. Fans will see Michelle playing golf on a regular basis soon enough as she is slated to be a part of the upcoming WTGL scene as well.

As if that weren’t enough… Michelle Wie West is also now designing a golf course. No big deal.

Michelle is designing her first golf course at Candyroot Lodge which is an emerging public golf destination in the Carolina Sandhills. “Sweet Tooth” is set to be a challenging (but fun) par-3 course which Michelle is designing in collaboration with architect Mike Koprowski.

This is a rendering of Sweet Tooth.

“My golf journey began on par-3 courses, so this project feels incredibly personal to me,” said Michelle Wie West. “I grew up playing on a public course, and that shaped my love for the game. With Sweet Tooth, I want to create that same kind of environment, where families can connect, kids can discover golf for the first time, and players of all levels feel welcome and excited to play.” 

Sweet Tooth will feature elastic tee boxes and irregularly shaped greens with multiple pin positions, allowing holes to play at dramatically different yardages and angles depending on the daily setup. Two distinct scorecards will offer varied course experiences—one preserving a traditional par-3 format for more advanced players and another that reimagines select holes as par-4 and par-5s to better suit beginners and juniors. Designed to emphasize a firm-and-fast ground game, Sweet Tooth will encourage creative shot-making, from low skippers to bump and runs, reinforcing a dynamic and engaging experience for every golfer.                         

The course also reflects Michelle’s deep familiarity and appreciation of the Sandhills landscape from a player’s perspective, shaped in part by her 2014 U.S. Women’s Open victory at Pinehurst Resort. Designed for players of all ages and skill levels, Sweet Tooth aligns with Candyroot’s vision for a modern, walkable public golf destination centered on accessibility, community and memorable experiences.  

This sounds like a ton of fun and a great addition to an incredible golf area at large. The United States is starting to see these fun and dynamic par 3 courses pop up, Cliffhangers at Big Cedar comes to mind, and they really are a great area to visit and refine/test your skills.

Add that it will have the touch from Michelle Wie West? All the way in here.

Sweet Tooth is on track to start construction in late 2027.

Who’s ready?