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Pregnancy announcements by professional female golfers
Overview
Professional female golfers in Japan have announced pregnancies, signaling a focus on balancing athletic careers with motherhood.
On September 25, Rumi Yoshiba announced she is six months pregnant and will take maternity leave ahead of a scheduled January 2027 birth. Yoshiba expressed intentions to return to the professional tour, noting that improved support and childcare facilities at tournament venues are helping female athletes.
Following this, Karen Tsuruoka announced her first pregnancy via Instagram on October 16. Tsuruoka, who is married to professional baseball player Ryoto Kida, stated her physical condition has stabilized and expressed a desire to return to the tour gradually.
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[SPORTS] 3 sourcesGolfer Karen Tsuruoka announces first pregnancy
Professional golfer Karen Tsuruoka announced her first pregnancy, sharing the news with fans and expressing her intent to eventually return to the professional tour.
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[SPORTS] 2 sourcesGolfer Rumi Yoshiba announces pregnancy and maternity leave
Professional golfer Rumi Yoshiba has announced her pregnancy, with an expected due date in January 2027. She expressed intentions to return to the tour and balance competitive play with motherhood.
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baseballking.jp · hochi.news · news.golfdigest.co.jp · news.mynavi.jp