Who is Alex Smalley's mom? Meet 'momager' Maria cheering on son at PGA Championship
Alex Smalley is currently competing at the PGA Championship, where he has taken a two-stroke lead into the final day. His mother, Maria, plays a crucial role as his 'momager,' managing his business affairs and tracking his performance statistics. Maria has been involved in Alex's golfing journey since his high school days and previously served as his caddie.
- ▪Alex Smalley is leading the PGA Championship after three rounds under 70.
- ▪His mother, Maria, helps manage his business and keeps track of his stats.
- ▪Maria has been supporting Alex since high school and previously worked as his caddie.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/alex-smalleys-mom-meet-momager-204800669.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 20:48:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T21:03:21.008Z |
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