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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 23: Annika Sörenstam of Sweden reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on January 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 23: Annika Sörenstam of Sweden reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the 2022 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club on January 23, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
When it comes to a fun-loving athletic family, Annika Sorenstam, and Mike McGee are always the first to come to mind. The Swedish professional golfer, her husband, and her kids have become the most loved golf family among fans, and why not. As much as the GOAT loves golf herself, her son Will McGee has been following in his mother’s footsteps.
Not only does Jr. McGee love to golf, but also is pretty awesome at it. Following his terrific performance at the PNC championship, the budding golf star yet again won the hearts of the golf world after his recent event.
Golf buffs cheer for Will McGee
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At such a tender age of 12, fans are enthralled by the young prodigy Will Nicholas McGee, and his performance that has again given them an eyeful of to witness during this week’s event. Even his parents were proud of him for strengthening his game.
Will shot 70 at Isleworth today. He had never shot even for 18 holes to date and skipped straight to -2. We heard about every shot. Love his enthusiasm. 😊❤️@ANNIKA59
— Mike McGee (@MikeMcGeeAnnika) June 3, 2023
Will’s father, Mike McGee took to Twitter to announce how proud he was of his son and wrote a heartwarming tweet for him. The tweet said, “Will shot 70 at Isleworth today. He had never shot even for 18 holes to date and skipped straight to -2. We heard about every shot. Love his enthusiasm. 😊❤️@ANNIKA59.” Minutes later, fans started pouring hearty comments under the tweet appreciating the young golfer.
Will is on fire🔥🔥🔥🔥.Keep it up, young man. Can't tell you how happy for and proud of you. Don't lose your love of the game.⛳️⛳️ pic.twitter.com/aODz1UCMaF
— ELIZABETH TORRES (@ANNIKAFAN) June 3, 2023
That is quite the accomplishment! Well done Will!
— Scott Brauer (@Scottybpga) June 3, 2023
Soooo exciting …. And soooo much more golf to play 👍⛳️💝
— Cathie Richard (@cathierichard) June 3, 2023
Wow
That’s awesome it’s a tough course
— adrienne whitman (@adriennewhitma1) June 3, 2023
Great job lefty
— Gary McDonald (@GaryMcD46558740) June 3, 2023
I’ll look for him on Championship course at IV
— Vince Breen (@RealVinceBreen) June 3, 2023
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PNC crowd chants for Will McGee!
At 12 years old, being the youngest golfer to play at the tournament, Will McGee grabbed the limelight for good. At the PNC Championship in December last year, young Will shot a 6-foot birdie and fans went crazy. They cheered for him, calling his name and waving to him. The future golf star first hugged his mom, Annika Sorenstam, and then waved back to the crowd.
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He was even grateful to have the opportunity to play at the PNC and said, “It was also incredible with all the people chanting for me. Thanks to PNC for inviting us.” It is for sure that this young golf prodigy will go on to become a great golfer like his very own mother and rewrite history someday, given he already has started strong. What do you think of his recent performances? Let us know in the comments down below.
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