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Jeddah,Saudi Arabia – Alison Lee is within striking distance of her first LPGA Tour victory at teh Aramco Ladies Series presented by Public Investment Fund,just months after returning to competitive golf following the birth of her son. Lee currently leads the event, showcasing a remarkable comeback fueled by dedication and emotional resilience.
Lee underwent an emergency C-section, requiring a six-week recovery period. Despite the physical challenges,she began practicing shortly after,starting with chipping,putting,and iron shots before gradually reintroducing her driver around eight to nine weeks postpartum. Her swift return and current performance highlight the dedication required to balance motherhood and professional athletics. “I felt really lucky and like I was able to recover pretty quickly. And I did work really hard,” Lee revealed.
The journey back to the LPGA wasn’t solely physical. Lee openly shared the emotional toll of leaving her newborn son to compete. “There were a lot of days where I would be hitting range balls and just crying, like the whole time I’m on the range,” she said. “You have so many different emotions.You have mom guilt, you question yourself when you have a bad day of practice. What am I doing here? I could be spending time with my son.” The internal conflict between pursuing her career and being present for her child created meaningful challenges.
Despite these struggles, lee persevered, driven by a deep desire to return to the sport she loves. “And then there are moments where I want to do this so bad. The hardest thing to do is leaving the house. I mean,you’re so tired,sleep deprived,and you see a cute little baby there. The last thing I want to do is leave and go do something hard.”
Lee’s strong showing this week underscores her commitment and serves as an inspiration to other athletes navigating motherhood. “I felt like it was quite a challenge over the last few months. To be able to sit here and play, even though I didn’t play the way I wanted to the last couple weeks, I feel like I’ve come a long way.” The final rounds of the Aramco Ladies Series will determine if Lee can capitalize on her momentum and secure her first LPGA Tour win. Jessica Marksbury reported the story for Golf.com.
