Alex Smalley’s ‘momager’ is tracking his every move at PGA Championship
Alex Smalley is making headlines at the PGA Championship, where he holds the largest lead of his career. His mother, Maria Smalley, has taken on the role of 'momager,' meticulously tracking his performance throughout his golfing journey. This increased attention comes as Smalley aims for his first Tour victory after previously not finishing higher than 23rd in a major.
- ▪Alex Smalley entered the final round of the PGA Championship with a two-shot lead.
- ▪Maria Smalley has documented her son's golf statistics since high school, including detailed notes on each shot.
- ▪This is Smalley's first 54-hole lead in his PGA Tour career.
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Golf Alex Smalley’s ‘momager’ is tracking his every move at PGA Championship By Bryan Fonseca Published May 17, 2026, 4:14 p.m. ET Alex Smalley entered Sunday’s final round of the PGA Championship holding the biggest lead of his professional career. However, one of the most talked-about stories this weekend has involved the person tracking every shot alongside him: His mother. Maria Smalley, often light-heartedly referred to as Alex’s “momager,” has become a notable figure during her son’s surprising run atop the leaderboard at this year’s PGA Championship. She has reportedly spent years documenting nearly every detail of his golf career, from high school tournaments, to now, PGA Tour events.
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