Will McGee makes waves with Michigan remark at U.S. Senior Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
During the U.S. Senior Women's Open at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, 15-year-old Will McGee stirred attention with comments suggesting a Michigan flag be burned. Mic'd up alongside his sister Ava, 16, the pair expressed their allegiance to Ohio, referencing their father's roots. Their mother, Annika Sorenstam, a prominent figure in women's golf, finished runner-up in the tournament at 4 under, two strokes behind champion Maria McBride. The family affair included Sorenstam, who has consistently placed in the top 10 of the event since its inception.
- •Will McGee suggests burning a Michigan flag during the tournament.
- •Annika Sorenstam finishes second at the U.S. Senior Women's Open.
- •Sorenstam has six top-10 finishes in this event.
- •The McGee family showcased their Ohio ties at Barton Hills.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Annika Sorenstam's son talks smack toward Michigan at Barton Hills
"Will McGee, 15, and Ava McGee, 16, were mic'd up during the U.S. Senior Open, and Will jokingly suggested a Michigan flag "be burned to the ground."
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