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Sarah Schmelzel reflects on health struggles ahead of 2027 LPGA Tour return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 2:46 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Sarah Schmelzel reflects on health struggles ahead of 2027 LPGA Tour return
Summary

Sarah Schmelzel, a 32-year-old LPGA Tour golfer, discusses her nearly two-decade struggle with stage IV endometriosis and adenomyosis, revealing how it impacted her career and daily life. After enduring debilitating pain and undergoing surgery in December 2025, Schmelzel aims for a comeback in the 2027 LPGA Tour. She shares her journey in the feature "Playing Through" to help others facing similar challenges and provide a sense of connection and validation. Schmelzel recorded seven top-10 finishes and competed in the Solheim Cup in 2024 before her health deteriorated.

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  • •Schmelzel diagnosed with stage IV endometriosis and adenomyosis in late 2025.
  • •Underwent surgery in December 2025 to address health issues.
  • •Aims to return to the LPGA Tour in 2027 after recovery.
  • •Competed in the Solheim Cup in 2024 and recorded seven top-10 finishes.
  • •Shares experiences to help others dealing with similar health struggles.
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  • 2:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pro Golfer Sarah Schmelzel Reflects on Nearly Two-Decade-Long Health Struggle as She Eyes 2027 LPGA Tour Return (Exclusive)
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The LPGA Tour veteran often recalled waking up and asking, “Is my body going to work for me or against me today?”

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