Why Is Annika Sorenstam Wearing Purple at the U. S. Senior Women’s Open 2024? Extremely Meaningful Reason Behind It Explored
Annika Sorenstam is a golfer known for her incredible 72 wins in LPGA Tours and a warm-loving heart. The golfer was seen at the fields of the U.S. Women’s Senior Open with husband, Mike McGee. The pair was wearing purple in the X post made by McGee. But why are we telling you that? Well, there’s a story behind it.
In a heartfelt post, McGee explained the reason behind their choice of color. They chose the color to show support for Bill Kirkwood, the men’s and women’s golf coach at Mount Union, who is bravely battling cancer. The post’s caption read, “First round of the #USSeniorWomensOpen has begun. We have a great pairing of Jill McGill and Lotta Neumann. Beautiful day. @USGA @ANNIKA59 and I are wearing purple for @mountunion men’s and women’s golf coach, Bill Kirkwood who is battling cancer. ❤️”. Yes, that’s right. The man who has given nothing but his expertise to the golf world is going through this dreadful disease.
Kirkwood is a seasoned coach who has spent over two decades guiding golfers to success. He has done some quite amazing work in his career. As an assistant coach for the Purple Raiders, he helped lead the women’s team to two Ohio Athletic Conference championships and two NCAA Tournament appearances. Not only that, he also helped the men’s team secure a second-place conference finish. Golf has been a part of Kirkwood’s life ever since he was a kid.
