LPGA pro 'very shocked' outlet nixed story; says attention over playing pregnant 'renewed faith in humanity'

Amy Olson discusses playing U.S. Women's Open while seven months pregnant

Golfer Amy Olson took the course for the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open in July for the seventh time in her career while facing a unique challenge. 

At seven months pregnant, Olson competing at Pebble Beach, one of golf’s greatest stages, was headline news. Her story was covered extensively even before she teed off, giving Olson a "renewed faith in humanity" due to what she perceived as a celebration of life. 

"I didn't even expect the reaction when I played in the U.S. Open, seven months pregnant," Olson told Fox News Digital. "I didn't expect that to get as big as it did. And to me, that was the most encouraging thing. It was like people are celebrating life no matter what your belief is on it or whatever. 

"You're excited about the fact that I'm playing at seven months pregnant. And there's something different about that than when you're just playing another tournament. 

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Amy Olson of the United States walks to the 18th hole during the first round of the 78th U.S. Women's Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links July 6, 2023, in Pebble Beach, Calif.  (Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

"I’ve played six other U.S. Opens in my career, and I never received the attention — especially leading up to the tournament — that I did this year. So, to me, that tells me that our culture intuitively knows there is something special and that life does matter even before it's born. So, to me, it was like, 'OK, I have a renewed faith in humanity.’ And that was exciting for me."

Olson said her fellow competitors were nothing but supportive on the course. 

"It was so supportive. Everybody