Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Sophia Popov Wins First Tournament as a Mom

5/12/2025

39 3

Summary

Story summary

Sophia Popov celebrated a triumphant return to golf, clinching her first victory as a mother at the Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic. The 32-year-old German golfer finished impressively at 14-under 270, edging out China's Michelle Zhang by two strokes. After overcoming administrative hurdles with her LPGA status, Popov's resilience shone through in her 17-event comeback.

1 of 1

Story summary

Sophia Popov celebrated a triumphant return to golf, clinching her first victory as a mother at the Carlisle Arizona Women's Golf Classic. The 32-year-old German golfer finished impressively at 14-under 270, edging out China's Michelle Zhang by two strokes. After overcoming administrative hurdles with her LPGA status, Popov's resilience shone through in her 17-event comeback.