On the 100-plus degree day Cecilie Lundgreen qualified for the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, she put one foot in front of the other and kept praying.
“I said, ‘Please help me just have strength and energy,’” Lundgreen said of her prayers that day.
And those prayers were answered as Lundgreen stepped off the green at the Meadowbrook Country Club outside Richmond, Virginia, on July 9, 2024, and realized she had not only qualified but had won by seven shots. She finished the day with 71 strokes, way ahead of the two next closest competitors, who each finished with 78.
Who is Cecilie Lundgreen?
Cecilie Lundgreen, who often goes by “CC,” is a former professional golfer from Sarpsborg, Norway, renowned for her contributions to the sport both in Norway and internationally. She distinguished herself with an amateur career, which included victories in the Norwegian Junior and Norwegian National golf championships.
She turned professional in 1998, playing on various tours, including the Ladies European Tour, Swedish Golf Tour, and in the South African Women’s Masters.
After 40 years of playing golf, Lundgreen’s career has spanned the globe. She’s played in championships in Europe, Africa, and the United States.
Lundgreen is a convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, after her coach and other golfers introduced her to the gospel in 2002. She wrote about her conversion in a collection of biographies published by Deseret Book in 2012. Lundgreen sees golfing as a great way to share her faith, both on and off the green.
“It changed everything,” Lundgreen said of her conversion. “I never went back to striving for being number one in the world, like I wanted to. I just got a totally different perspective on playing golf and how to do it.”
Lundgreen’s focus turned to doing the Lord’s will.
“He took a small girl from a small town in Sarpsborg, and He managed to do something with me” Lundgreen said of Heavenly Father’s influence in her life. “He uses everyone. As long as we are worthy, He will take us, and He will use us for His good.”
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