LPGA golfer Alison Lee is preparing for a home-turf major at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. The Los Angeles native is navigating the high-stakes tournament while balancing the demands of being a new mother.
According to Lee, her fellow golfer Megan Khang has helped her greatly by offering accommodations that would allow her to combine parental duties with tournament preparation.
“Thankfully Megan Khang has been great. She has an Airbnb close by, and she has an extra room if I need it. If I have a really early tee time, I think I’ll stay with her,” Lee shared in a press conference on Monday.
September 19, 2025, Rogers, Arkansas, USA: ALISON LEE putts on the 13th green during the first round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club. Rogers USA – ZUMAs199 20250919_znp_s199_133 Copyright: xBrentxSoulex
September 19, 2025, Rogers, Arkansas, USA: ALISON LEE putts on the 13th green during the first round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club. Rogers USA – ZUMAs199 20250919_znp_s199_133 Copyright: xBrentxSoulex
Managing a hectic schedule and a child’s sleep patterns has frequently left the American golfer feeling completely overwhelmed during recent tour stops.
“It’s been really tough trying to juggle everything. I feel like sometimes I’m drowning under water, but thankfully I have some great people and great help around me where I can get through it,” Lee admitted.
Living with her parents in the nearby city of Valencia offers Alison Lee additional help; however, Megan’s Airbnb near the venue provides a great alternative option, especially for morning tee times.
Chasing a Maiden LPGA Title at Riviera
This support allows Lee to focus on the technical demands of the 72-hole tournament. Riviera is a challenging course with small and complex greens.
Lee can take confidence from her recent third-place finish at the Mizuho Americas Open, where she earned approximately $160,000.
For fine-tuning her game, Lee brought her full support staff, including swing coach Chris Mayson and putting coach Chris Cho. Both are currently working on Lee’s mechanics to help her play under the firm and fast conditions expected this week.
“But overall it’s been pretty good the past couple months, just a few mistakes here and there. I just feel like bit rusty and don’t always feel 100% prepared,” Lee noted regarding her game.
Getting rid of this competitive rust will be important for the upcoming major. Lee admits that her busy schedule at home prevents her from practicing every day, so she has to make the most of her limited practice time.
“A lot of that is because I have a timer on what I can do with practice and what I can work on when I’m at home,” Lee explained about her limited scheduling availability.
With support from her parents and help from Khang, Lee heads into the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera in a strong position. The two-time Solheim Cup representative will be looking to secure her first LPGA Tour victory.
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