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Golfer Brett Quigley Balances Birth and Masters Tournament

4/5/2026

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Brett Quigley, American professional golfer, learned his wife Amy was in labor hours before the 2007 Masters first round.
Quigley rushed to the hospital.
He arrived just in time for the birth of their daughter Lillian.
Quigley returned to Augusta National and played with a hospital bracelet still on his wrist.
Despite the chaos, Quigley made the cut, finishing 51st.

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Story summary

Brett Quigley, American professional golfer, learned his wife Amy was in labor hours before the 2007 Masters first round.
Quigley rushed to the hospital.
He arrived just in time for the birth of their daughter Lillian.
Quigley returned to Augusta National and played with a hospital bracelet still on his wrist.
Despite the chaos, Quigley made the cut, finishing 51st.