Anna Nordqvist rallies to make cut at LPGA's FM Championship
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:43 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Anna Nordqvist recovered from a first-round 2-over 74 to shoot 4-under 68 on Friday at the FM Championship in Norton, Massachusetts. This marks her final tournament before retirement. Despite finishing with a double-bogey on the 18th hole, Nordqvist stands at 2 under, two shots clear of the cut line of even par. The three-time major winner and 2026 Solheim Cup captain made seven birdies during her round, showcasing her competitive spirit. Nordqvist plans to continue her involvement in golf after her retirement, focusing on her duties as a Solheim Cup captain.
- •Nordqvist posts 4-under 68 in the second round.
- •She is two shots above the projected cut of even par.
- •This tournament is Nordqvist’s last on the LPGA tour.
- •She has a notable career with nine LPGA wins.
- •Nordqvist will focus on her duties as Solheim Cup captain after retiring.
- 7:43 PMYahoo Sports — Anna Nordqvist ends her storied LPGA career at 39
- 7:42 PMGolf.com — 'Never gave up': LPGA legend's emotional goodbye week ended with a message
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Soon-to-be retired Anna Nordqvist rallies to make weekend at LPGA's FM Championship
"Anna Nordqvist's competitive career ended at the FM Championship. After a finishing par, she delivered a message. The post ‘Never gave up’: LPGA legend’s emotional goodbye week ended with a message appeared first on Golf.
"After a 2-over 74 on Thursday, Anna Nordqvist rallied to make the cut Friday at the FM Championship, her final LPGA start before retiring.
"After a decorated career, Anna Nordqvist is retiring from the LPGA Tour to prioritize her life off the course.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:43 PMAnna Nordqvist ends her storied LPGA career at 39
After a decorated career, Anna Nordqvist is retiring from the LPGA Tour to prioritize her life off the course.
- Golf.comAug 30, 2026, 7:42 PM'Never gave up': LPGA legend's emotional goodbye week ended with a message
Anna Nordqvist's competitive career ended at the FM Championship. After a finishing par, she delivered a message. The post ‘Never gave up’: LPGA legend’s emotional goodbye week ended with a message appeared first on Golf.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 6:12 PMSoon-to-be retired Anna Nordqvist rallies to make weekend at LPGA's FM Championship
After a 2-over 74 on Thursday, Anna Nordqvist rallied to make the cut Friday at the FM Championship, her final LPGA start before retiring.
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