Amy Olson is a journeywoman professional golfer. The 30 year-old North Dakotan is competing in her 10th season on the LPGA Tour. She's earned $2.7m in that time, though she's never won on tour. She finished second in the 2020 U.S. Women's Open, among her career highlights. She's had a nondescript 2022-23 season, only making one cut in the three events she's played, earning $4,804 for a T61 in the LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei.
Kinda hard to play golf when your body is changing every day, though, which is a pretty good excuse for her performance this season. Olson, you see, is 30 months pregnant. And at 7:22 am PST this morning, she teed it up at the U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach.
We'll let her explain:
Talk about impressive! 💪
— U.S. Women's Open (USGA) (@uswomensopen) July 4, 2023
Even at seven months pregnant, @AmyOlsonGolf did not want to miss the opportunity to compete at Pebble Beach. #USWomensOpen pic.twitter.com/73rifLnHvF
Olson won medalist honors at a 36-hole, one-day qualifier in Mendota Heights, MN in May, bouncing back from an even-par first round to shoot a six-under 66 to book a spot in the first women's Open to be played at Pebble. The 405th-ranked player in the world is unlikely to win, or even make the cut, but we know who Team G:TB will be pulling for.
Amy Olson, fuck yeah!
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30 months pregnant seems problematic
you seem to be able to swing with the same belly. what's the issue?
Golfers have really long gestation periods.
So I guess I failed to post something about this last night. Thought I did.
The Whitdog is getting hitched.
Mazel Tov, Whit!
amy shot a +7 79. won't be the worst score this round.
Hell of an effort for almost 3 years pregnant.
really thought she’d be showing more at that point
Best Wishes, Whit, to all! Exciting and joyous - congrats.
Thanks, Rootsy and D!
Congrats, Whit. I may spring for a Kill Devil Rum shot(s) at OBFT.
i swear to christ (sorry, donna), if you don't watch the bear, we can't be friends. best thing on tv since the wire. or at least post.
Mazel Whit!
And Rob, I just watched both seasons of The Bear this week. I'm all in on this show too.
Thanks, Shlara. And I need you guys to keep mum on any Season 2 details. Season 1 was a peach, heading back for more soon.
We are in season 2 of The Bear at my house, but got stuck on the Christmas episode. The first half made even the loudest kitchen conflict scenes seem tame.
We are one episode into season 2. I have one episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel left and it's worth your time.
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