Moms-to-be Get Second Chance at Masters After Rainout

Pregnant women who were rained out of last year's tournament return to Augusta National this year.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:25pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a pregnant woman walking through the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters tournament, the scene broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.Pregnant patrons return to Augusta National for a second chance at the Masters, their unique experiences and perspectives captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Augusta Today

Several pregnant women who were forced to evacuate Augusta National during last year's Masters tournament due to inclement weather are getting a second chance to attend the event this year. The women, some of whom are now further along in their pregnancies, are excited to experience the tournament again, with one even considering naming her newborn son after this year's champion.

Why it matters

The Masters tournament at Augusta National is a highly anticipated annual event that draws large crowds, and the ability for these women to return and enjoy the experience after being rained out last year speaks to the tournament's inclusive and welcoming atmosphere, even for those in unique life circumstances.

The details

Four mothers-to-be who were rained out of last year's Masters tournament are back at Augusta National this year, including Lauren Conner, Devin Williams, Jenna Pinchook, and Amanda Sulzycki. Some, like Sulzycki, are even further along in their pregnancies, with Sulzycki set to have her baby just a week after this year's tournament. The women are grateful for the opportunity to experience the Masters again, with Conner joking that she'll 'need to sit down a little bit more' this year.

  • Last year, the women were evacuated from Augusta National due to inclement weather during Masters Monday.
  • This year, the women are returning to Augusta National to attend the tournament.
  • Sulzycki is set to have her baby just a week after this year's Masters tournament.

The players

Lauren Conner

A pregnant woman from Greenville, South Carolina who was rained out of last year's Masters tournament and is returning this year.

Devin Williams

A pregnant woman from Lexington, South Carolina who experienced both sides of new motherhood at Augusta National, having to breastfeed during last year's tournament and now being pregnant for this year's event.

Jenna Pinchook

A pregnant woman from Charlotte, North Carolina who relates to Meredith Scheffler, the wife of two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, as they both have young sons.

Amanda Sulzycki

A pregnant woman from Augusta, Georgia who is set to have her baby just a week after this year's Masters tournament and is considering using the name of the tournament champion as her son's middle name.

Meredith Scheffler

The wife of two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler, who just gave birth to their son Remy nine days ago and is at Augusta National cheering on her husband.

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What they’re saying

“Got rained out — we were here for two hours. Had to go home.”

— Lauren Conner

“Laughs. It's a little harder to walk around this year. Probably going to need to sit down a little bit more. But feeling good still.”

— Lauren Conner

“So I was actually breastfeeding. So I had to bring a breast pump to that one. And then this one I'm pregnant for. So...”

— Devin Williams

“We actually have another little boy who's a few days younger than Scottie's first. And I have another boy, just like Scottie, two boys. So, I relate to Meredith a little bit.”

— Jenna Pinchook

“I did. He was like, yeah, you're good. Go ahead.”

— Amanda Sulzycki

What’s next

Sulzycki is considering using the name of this year's Masters champion as the middle name for her newborn son, who is due just a week after the tournament.

The takeaway

The ability for these pregnant women to return to Augusta National for the Masters tournament after being rained out last year highlights the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere of the event, even for those in unique life circumstances. Their stories demonstrate the special timing and experiences that can unfold at the iconic golf tournament.