Who is Alex Smalley's mom helping him on the PGA Tour? Meet Maria Smalley
Alex Smalley has been receiving support from his mother, Maria Smalley, during his 2026 PGA Tour season. Maria, a former chemist with a Ph.D. from Duke, assists him by conducting detailed statistical analysis of his shots. Her meticulous data tracking aims to enhance his performance beyond the standard PGA Tour shot-tracking system.
- ▪Maria Smalley holds a Ph.D. and previously worked as a chemist before helping her son with golf analytics.
- ▪She tracks detailed variables for Alex Smalley's shots, including distance, club selection, wind direction, altitude, lie, and slope.
- ▪Maria's goal is to create a more accurate version of the PGA Tour's ShotLink system for better performance evaluation.
- ▪Alex Smalley has performed well in several 2026 tournaments, including the Zurich Classic and the PGA Championship.
- ▪Maria attended Duke University, where Alex played golf for the school's team.
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