Former LPGA star Jane Park and her husband, Pete Godfrey, welcomed their daughter, Grace, into the world in 2020. However, their joy turned to despair when they found themselves in a Dallas hospital, facing a nightmare as their once-healthy 10-month-old baby suffered a series of seizures and brain swelling. After receiving a diagnosis, they learned that Grace was battling intractable epilepsy, a condition that frequently leaves her struggling with seizures. Despite the struggle, the mother-daughter duo shares many lovely moments, with Park also taking responsibility for raising awareness about their situation among her fans.

Recently, Jane Park shared a clip on her Instagram account that captured a sweet moment with her four-year-old daughter. However, according to the heartbreaking caption, this lovely interaction was “ruined” by a seizure Grace experienced: “A really sweet moment ruined by a GD seizure. Being too happy can be a trigger for Grace.” Despite this, Park engaged with Grace playfully, kissing her face several times and encouraging her to laugh.

In another clip shared in her Instagram story, Park wrote, “We tried again. Oh, and she snorts like a buffalo when she yawns.” In this second story, Jane Park attempts to recreate the playful moment, kissing her daughter’s face and engaging in lighthearted banter. She holds Grace’s hands and asks if she can kiss her again, but Grace responds with a loud yawn. This draws laughter from the golfer, but she continues to kiss her daughter, eventually receiving a kiss back! The clip concludes with Jane Park smiling lovingly at her daughter.

It is undeniable that Jane Park shares a strong and healthy relationship with her daughter, despite several challenging incidents. A week ago, Park updated her Instagram, revealing a heart-wrenching moment when her daughter fell asleep clutching Park’s ear, only to wake up 15 minutes later with a severe seizure, shattering the lovely moment. Earlier this year, the situation escalated to the point where Jane Park needed to take Grace to the emergency room. Park shared on Instagram that Grace was “super lethargic, nearly catatonic,” and had a swollen, red left eye that wouldn’t open. The medical team responded promptly, conducting a CT scan with contrast to eliminate the possibility of any serious conditions, such as a deeper infection behind Grace’s eye. Thankfully, there were no significant issues.

In light of these challenges, Park made the difficult decision to retire from professional golf in 2023 to focus on her role as a mother. “Epilepsy doesn’t want us to have nice moments,” Park once admitted. However, Jane Park, as a mother, is not one to back down, as evidenced by her numerous initiatives.

Several LPGA superstars joined hands with Jane Park for an epilepsy fundraiser

At 38 years old, Jane Park has not participated in an LPGA Tour event since 2023 and has shifted her focus to creating golf-themed art. Jane Park made an emotional return to competitive golf at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, teaming up with Paula Creamer for her first LPGA appearance in two years. With her husband, Pete Godfrey, on the bag and daughter Grace cheering her on, Park embraced the moment, reflecting on her career’s highs and lows. She openly shared that, if this were her final tournament, it would be a meaningful and fitting farewell to her golf journey.

Her recent works highlight memorable moments in Masters history, including Tiger Woods celebrating his famous chip-in at hole 16 during the 2005 Masters, Hideki Matsuyama‘s caddie bowing to Augusta National after Matsuyama’s 2021 victory, and Nicklaus’s iconic “yes sir!” putt from the 1986 Masters. Additionally, one of her paintings captures McIlroy celebrating his win at the 2025 Masters by throwing his putter in the air.

In an Instagram post shared just over a week ago, she unveiled a limited-edition series of paintings inspired by these iconic moments from the Masters. The collection featured original artworks of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Shota, and a sold piece of Rory McIlroy. Bidding for the artwork began and closed on Friday, April 18.

Park’s art fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation has garnered strong support from fellow LPGA stars, including Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Meghan Khang, showcasing the encouragement and camaraderie within the golfing community. A portion of the fundraiser went to the Epilepsy Foundation. Showing support for her cause, Lydia Ko wrote, “Check out these amazing artwork @thejanepark painted! DM Jane directly to bid!!! Portion of the proceedings are going to a great cause. Thank you for all the support.” Undeniably, Jane Park’s love for her daughter has inspired great changes in her. What do you think of their love?