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December 17, 2022, Orlancdo, Florida, USA: Annika Sorenstam L hugs her son Will McGee on the 18th green after the first round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Orlancdo USA – ZUMAw109 20221217_zap_w109_035 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx
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December 17, 2022, Orlancdo, Florida, USA: Annika Sorenstam L hugs her son Will McGee on the 18th green after the first round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club. Orlancdo USA – ZUMAw109 20221217_zap_w109_035 Copyright: xDebbyxWongx
Alex Morgan loved a wholesome moment between Annika and her son. Annika Sorenstam is a legend in the world of golf. She’s considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Also, she was the first woman to ever shoot a 59 in a competition. Her son, Will, seems to be following in her footsteps.
The PNC Championship is a yearly event that features 20 two-person teams made up of a major champion and a player from the PGA TOUR.
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This competition, which brings together professional golfers and their families, is a great showcase for the sport. It’s a fun event that often brings out some great moments, like this one between Annika Sorenstam and her son.
Will McGee vs. a lefty @JustinThomas34 in a straightest drive challenge 👀 pic.twitter.com/19P7q5rv4j
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 17, 2022
Recently, at the PNC Championship, golf legend Annika Sorenstam’s 11-year-old son, Will, faced off against Justin Thomas in a straightest-drive challenge—left-handed. And while Justin Thomas is a right-handed guy, he lost the challenge to Will.
This victory showed that Will is definitely the son of the legendary Annika Sorenstam. She was so proud of her son at that moment, and the wholesome moment between mother and son charmed viewers—including soccer star Alex Morgan.
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Alex Morgan ‘loved’ this wholesome mother-son moment
It is also lovely to see USWNT star Alex Morgan joining in the chorus of praise for this moment. Morgan, who is also a mother, shared a picture of the mother and son on her Instagram story with the caption “Love this energy”. And it’s easy to see why she loves it—the moment is just so pure and lovely.
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It is clear that she understands the special bond between a parent and child. And she is also aware of the dedication that Sorenstam has put into her career as a professional golfer. This is a great example of how sports can bring people together. It is also a reminder of the importance of family. And it is nice to see that Morgan is able to appreciate the moment, even though she is not a golfer herself.
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