Like father, like son, as the old saying goes, and it’s rarely more true than with the children of athletes. Golf, in particular, is starting to see a new generation of competitors who happen to be the sons of past champions, such as Charlie, Tiger Woods’ son, and now Will McGee, son of the legendary Annika Sorenstam.
2025 saw Charlie Woods take his first steps. With a few stumbles, the son of the 15-time major winner began his junior golf career, generating buzz among experts and fans alike.
With 2026 just around the corner, it’s young Will McGee’s turn to step into the spotlight. Sorenstam’s 14-year-old son is about to make his debut, playing alongside his mother.
Sorenstam and McGee will compete this week at the PNC Championship at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida. Ahead of the tournament, the LPGA legend shared her feelings about playing with her son for the first time in an official tournament.
Is Will McGee better than Annika Sorenstam?
In a press conference, Sorenstam began by admitting something every professional athlete both hopes for and fears: her son has already beaten her in a round of golf.
“Yes, he has,” admitted the 72-time LPGA champion. She explained that the most recent defeat was in a round at Turnberry, Scotland. “He’s done it a few times this year, and he’s outdriving me, too,” Annika recounted.
But that doesn’t mean she’s happy to see her son outperform her.
“It pushes me, what can I say? It’s one of those feelings where, as a parent, I’m psyched for him, but I’m also like, hmm, I want to keep going, I’m so competitive.”
However, the journey has only just begun for Will. “He’s starting to take some lessons, some serious lessons, starting to work on his game,”Sorenstam explained, also offering a realistic assessment of McGee’s game.
Will McGee still has a lot to learn
Sorenstam doesn’t let her maternal pride interfere with her evaluation of Will’s game.
“The short game, he has so much feel, but in the swing, making sure he’s strengthening his grips, and he’s starting to understand the difference in that and a little bit in his back swing,” she explained.
However, Annika understands that she has to let Will develop. “I hope that he knows I’m here, but it’s so nice for him to have his own little way too, and not just feel like it’s just his mom’s path. I want him to kind of make his own tracks.”
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