Golfer Rumi Yoshiba announces pregnancy and maternity leave

Professional golfer Rumi Yoshiba announced her pregnancy during a broadcast of the radio program ‘WEEKLY GOLF REVIEW’ on September 25. Currently six months pregnant, Yoshiba is scheduled to give birth in January 2027 and submitted her maternity leave paperwork in July.

Yoshiba expressed a strong desire to return to the professional tour in the future. She noted that the environment for female athletes is improving, with more support and childcare facilities being established at tournament venues. She aims to utilize her seed ranking and these evolving support systems to balance competitive golf with motherhood.

Moving forward, Yoshiba plans to use her radio platform to discuss the realities of balancing sports and parenting, intending to interview other professional golfers who are navigating similar circumstances.