Madelene Sagstrom competes in U.S. Women's Open while seven months pregnant
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:56 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Madelene Sagstrom, ranked 73rd in the world, is participating in the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club while seven months pregnant. During her first round, she experienced Braxton Hicks contractions but continued to play 18 holes, taking breaks as needed. Sagstrom expressed her motivation for playing, saying it provides purpose during her pregnancy. Despite some physical challenges, she intends to also participate in the Dow Championship next week and has not ruled out the KPMG Women’s PGA later this month.
- •Sagstrom is playing the U.S. Women’s Open, her first round ongoing.
- •She is experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions during play.
- •Sagstrom feels golf gives her a reason to continue her routine.
- •She plans to compete in the Dow Championship next week.
- •Sagstrom has adjustments in her game due to pregnancy-related changes.
- 2:56 AMYahoo Sports — She's 7 months pregnant - and playing the U.S. Women's Open
"Madelene Sagstrom is due to give birth in the next couple of months, but that's not stopping her from playing this week's U.S.
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