Brittany Altomare steps back from LPGA to focus on family
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:16 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Brittany Altomare, a Shrewsbury native, has announced she will step back from the LPGA Tour to prepare for the birth of her second child in November. After competing regularly from 2016 to 2023, she stated she may play in occasional tournaments but not full-time. Altomare expressed satisfaction with her career highlights, including her Solheim Cup appearances, and is currently prioritizing family over competition. She participated in pro-am events this year but did not engage in official LPGA tournaments, citing challenges during her pregnancy.
- •Altomare is due to give birth on November 13, six days before her 36th birthday.
- •She did not compete in any LPGA events this year due to pregnancy challenges.
- •Altomare earned over $3.3 million during her LPGA career, finishing second three times.
- •Her best season was in 2019, earning a career-high $878,369.
- •She continues to participate in pro-am and charity events despite stepping back from full-time competition.
- 4:16 PMYahoo Sports — Shrewsbury's Brittany Altomare finds new path after LPGA career
"Shrewsbury native and LPGA golfer Brittany Altomare is stepping back from the tour to focus on her growing family.
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