Catriona Matthew's legacy inspires new moms at AIG Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
At the AIG Women's Open in Royal Lytham, multiple mothers, including returning champion Sophia Popov, reflect on Catriona Matthew's historic 2009 victory shortly after childbirth. The event sees five mothers in competition this week, highlighting the challenges faced by moms in professional golf. Players like Georgia Hall and Alison Lee express admiration for Matthew's achievement, noting the greater difficulty for current players to balance motherhood and competitive golfing. As the tournament unfolds, the drive of these mothers showcases both their commitment to the sport and personal resilience.
- •Catriona Matthew won the Women’s British Open in 2009 shortly after giving birth.
- •Sophia Popov, a former champion, returns as a mother of two after giving birth 10 weeks ago.
- •Five mothers are competing at this week’s AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham.
- •Georgia Hall returned to golf six weeks after giving birth in February.
- •Alison Lee describes Matthew's achievement as 'incredible and almost unbelievable.'
- 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Moms at the AIG Women's Open still marvel at Catriona Matthew's historic feat
"It’s never been more difficult to win on the LPGA as a mom, given the depth of the game globally and the harried schedule.
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