Will McGee stands out at the PNC Championship the moment he walks onto the course. At just 14 years old, he already feels comfortable in a spotlight that is often overwhelming even for adults. However, that spotlight is heavier than it looks for the son of one of the greatest golfers the sport has ever seen. Recently, as he talked about his dreams and shared his heartfelt thoughts, his proud mother, Annika Sorenstam, was left visibly emotional.

14-year-old Will recently shared about how he wants to win major championships and become the best golfer in the world. But the little boy is already eyeing way more than just victories. He wants people to see him for who he is and not just as Annika’s son. At such a tender age, Will McGee dreams of earning a place in this sport with his own calibre.

At the 2025 PNC Championship, Will stated, “I just want to be able to carry on her legacy, and for people to remember me not only as her son, but a good golfer.” Golfweek senior writer, Beth Ann Nichols, shared this update on X. Saying that out loud is emotional, and his voice begins to shake as the weight of those dreams hits him. And immediately, Annika, too, became emotional, witnessing her son speak so candidly about his dreams.

The PNC Championship indeed turned out to be a bright event for the sport. Annika Sorenstam and her son, Will McGee, walked off the course smiling after an impressive round of 11-under 61. They weren’t alone at the top, though. The Woodlands were right there with them, as were Justin Leonard and his college-going son, Luke, from Villanova. 

On the other hand, David Duval and his son also ended the day with the same score, keeping pace with the leaders. Moreover, the two-time defending champions, Bernhard Langer and his son Jason, joined the list. While the young players are already creating waves with their parents, Annika Sorenstam recently reflected on how the legend has now started to lose to his new rival.

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Will McGee outshines Annika Sorenstam as proud mother embraces role reversal

14-year-old Will, while picking up the clubs, has indeed made sure to do justice to the sport and his mother’s golden legacy. But now the young rising star is defeating a legendary golfer. And the rival is his mom, Annika Sorenstam. Last summer, Annika got beaten by Will McGee on the greens for the first time.

However, as it appears, this defeat has provided Sorenstam with a joy that might be on par with the happiness she felt after her biggest victory. The proud mother narrated the story and said, “He’s done it a few times this year, and he’s outdriving me now, too. 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.”

The mother praised young Will and shared how he is a “free spirit” and doesn’t step back and is not fearful of aiming for better in life. Sorenstam added, “The first time we played, I think I was a little bit more in control, telling him what to do, where to hit it and what to do. Now it’s probably a little bit vice versa, which I’m proud of because he’s got a really good sense for the game. He’s been out here.” Now, as the young boy aims to achieve higher heights, he would always have one pillar standing as his biggest support, his mom.