There are only a handful of events that truly embody the PGA Tour’s true legacy of building memories through connection. The ongoing PNC Championship, where major champions pair with their families to create deeper bonds, is one of them. As iconic players take the greens at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam’s 14-year-old son, Will McGee, revealed something so precious that it brought tears to her eyes.

“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,” McGee said at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Carrying the weight of a legacy defined by the 10-time major winner can be tough. However, the 14-year-old has carried it gracefully. In fact, McGee stands out at the PNC Championship the moment he walks onto the course.

Putting his emotions into words in front of everyone still choked the young aspirant. His voice began to shake, and his eyes got teary. Hearing him wanting to build his own story away from her name but still being proud of the opportunity also made Sorenstam emotional.

The PNC Championship indeed turned out to be a bright event for the sport.

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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 her new competitor.

Will McGee outshines Annika Sorenstam as proud mother embraces role reversal

So far, McGee has already done justice to his mother’s golden legacy. But having a golfing legend as a mother doesn’t stop him from being just as competitive. Last summer, McGee beat Annika for the first time. However, as it appears, this defeat has provided Sorenstam with a different kind of joy.

“He’s done it a few times this year, and he’s outdriving me now, too. It pushes me, what can I say?” the proud mother narrated the story. “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.”

In her praises, she shared how he is a free spirit. He also doesn’t step back from 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.”

And she isn’t just saying it. This time at the PNC Championship, she is allowing him to go second to give her son a few lines while also admitting he might be the better green-reader. His birdie putt at the par-5 18th was one of the examples. As he aims to achieve heights in a sport his mother has already achieved a legendary status in, McGee and Sorenstam await their next challenge.