* South Koreas Choi seizes Samsung lead Sep 21, 2009
I had a great round today, said Choi, who equalled the tournaments 54-hole record held by Annika Sorenstam. I feel almost perfect with everything. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Choi shoots 9-under 63 to lead Samsung by 2 Sep 20, 2009
Choi finished at 15-under 201 to tie the tournament's three-round record set by Annika Sorenstam when the Swede won here in 2002 and 2005. Choi began the day three strokes behind second-round leader Shin, who shot a 68. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Chois 10 birdies give her lead at Samsung Sep 20, 2009
Choi finished at 15-under 201 to tie the tournaments three-round record that Annika Sorenstam set when she won here in 2002 and 2005. Choi was a stroke from tying the tournaments single-round low set by Grace Park in 2004. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Haas, Price in lead Sep 20, 2009
Choi finished at 15-under 201 on Saturday to tie the tournament's three-round record set by Annika Sorenstam when the Swede won here in 2002 and 2005. Choi began the day three strokes behind second-round leader Shin, who shot a 68. (News & Observer -- Sports)
63 puts Choi atop Samsung Sep 20, 2009
Choi finished at 15-under 201 to tie the tournament's three-round record that Annika Sorenstam set when she won at Torrey Pines in 2002 and 2005. Choi has never won on the LPGA Tour but has eight top-10 finishes this year, including a tie for ninth at the U.S. Women's Open. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Guillen not ready to wave white flag Sep 2, 2009
Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam announced on her blog that she gave birth to 6-pound, 10-ounce Ava Madelyn McGee yesterday morning. Rising NASCAR star Brad Keselowski, 25, who won three times on the Nationwide circuit for Dale Earnhardt Jr. this year, will drive a Sprint Cup car for Penske Racing next season. (Boston Globe)
Sharapova returns to Open with easy win Sep 2, 2009
- It's a girl for Annika Sorenstam. The Hall of Fame golfer wrote in her blog that Ava Madelyn McGee was born Tuesday morning. (Erie Times-News, PA)
THE COMEBACK KID Aug 25, 2009
Annika Sorenstam, Europe's anchor the last decade, is no longer playing. And the United States had won the last two Solheim Cups, and was unbeaten on U.S. soil. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tiger wins Native American charity skins game Aug 25, 2009
The last time Woods appeared in a major skins game format was in 2005, when he competed against Fred Couples, Fred Funk and Annika Sorenstam. Funk ended up the star in that nationally televised event, winning the most skins and showing some skin of his own by donning a skirt at one point after getting outdriven by Sorenstam. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* US lead Solheim Cup by a point Aug 23, 2009
Only Europes Annika Sorenstam with 24 points and Laura Davies with 23 points have scored more points than Inkster in Solheim Cup play. Creamer and Inkster were 3-up by the 12th hole, when Inkster knocked her approach stiff and Europe conceded the birdie. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Americans take early lead in Solheim Cup Aug 23, 2009
Only Europe s Annika Sorenstam (24 points) and Laura Davies (23) have scored more points than Inkster in Solheim Cup play. When I first started playing, I thought I d play five years and quit, and here I am, she said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Inkster sets U.S. record in Solheim Cup Aug 22, 2009
Only Europe's Annika Sorenstam (24 points) and Laura Davies (23) have scored more points than Inkster in Solheim Cup play. Bryant leads: Brad Bryant had a one-stroke lead over defending champion Fred Funk after the first two rounds of the Jeld-Wen Tradition at Crosswater Golf Club in Sunriver, Ore. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Stanford: U.S. must expect fight at Solheim Cup Aug 21, 2009
Or that the Europeans no longer have Annika Sorenstam, the best player in Solheim Cup history. "We need to go out and play like we're the underdogs because I think that they're going to be ready to play and they're going to be ready to fight," Stanford, who has been in the top 10 in half her starts this year, including winning her fourth career title at the SBS Open, said Thursday. (ESPN -- Golf)
Stats can be forgotten at Solheim Cup Aug 21, 2009
Or that the Europeans no longer have Annika Sorenstam, the best player in Solheim Cup history. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No minor accomplishment Aug 20, 2009
Annika Sorenstam isn t playing in the Solheim Cup, still stepping away from competitive golf (her words), enjoying life as a newlywed with Mike McGee, and expecting the birth of their first child. Now she would like your help. (Boston Globe)
Wie put Hawaii in golfing spotlight Aug 19, 2009
" ; ; ; MICHELLE WIE Local tie: Born and raised in Hawai'i, 2007 Punahou graduate Collegiate career: Plans to start her third year as a Stanford student in the fall Professional career: Played in 24 LPGA events and turned back nearly $1 million in winnings before turning pro in October 2005, just before her 16th birthday ... Had she been an LPGA member, would have finished 15th on the money list in 2006 with winnings of $731,000, getting six top-five finishes in eight starts. Also played in six... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Golf passes first Olympic hurdle Aug 14, 2009
Woods, Lorena Ochoa, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Annika Sorenstam and other players have helped promote golf's bid to get into the Olympics, and Woods said earlier this week that he would play in 2016. "I think that golf is a truly global sport, and I think it should have been in the Olympics a while ago," Woods said Tuesday at the PGA Championship. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fore! Golf's a step closer to being Olympic sport Aug 14, 2009
Golf's other big names have eagerly lent their support, too, with Lorena Ochoa, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Annika Sorenstam all promoting the bid. Defending PGA champ Padraig Harrington even suggested the Olympics could someday become the fifth major. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tiger says hed play in Olympics if golf added Aug 12, 2009
Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Annika Sorenstam and other players have helped promote golf's bid to get into the Olympics. It would be a stroke-play competition over 72 holes if accepted. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Se-ri touch to Mines Golf City Aug 6, 2009
SERI KEMBANGAN: Last December, it was announced that Swedish golfing superstar Annika Sorenstam would design the first 18 holes of the 63-hole Mines Golf City in Bukit Beruntung. And yesterday, it was revealed that the next 18 holes would have the signature of LPGA player Pak Se-ri on it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Opinion: At 49, Inkster has passion to play Aug 5, 2009
"Rankin, who has been a part of the LPGA Tour for nearly 50 years, has rarely seen another player as competitive in women's golf.Inkster completed the career Grand Slam in 1999, was inducted into the Hall of Fame a year later, and won her final major in 2002 when she overcame a two-shot deficit against Annika Sorenstam with a 66 in the final round at Prairie Dunes.She has had to make sacrifices to achieve greatness, but not her family."She couldn't tell you who was the president of the United... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Reasons to give a 'fore' thought Aug 2, 2009
Along with its 54 holes of golf, Reunion Resort features a nature preserve, Annika Sorenstam s golf academy, a boutique spa, pools, water playgrounds, and a lazy river. It s also just 6 miles from Walt Disney World. (Boston Globe)
Ochoa gets last chance to win a major at British Open Jul 30, 2009
The 27-year-old has won twice this year, in Thailand and her native Mexico, but has not become the same dominant figure as her predecessor at the top of the game, the heavily pregnant Swede Annika Sorenstam. Ochoa gets married in November and another big change in her life this year is that she has a new caddie in Greg Johnson. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Golf’s stars make an Olympic effort Jul 30, 2009
But because this decision takes into account golf s global standing, appeal, and possibilities, the video also included, among others, Annika Sorenstam of Sweden, Ernie Els of South Africa, Camilo Villegas of Colombia, Lorena Ochoa of Mexico, Karrie Webb of Australia, Sergio Garcia of Spain, Mike Weir of Canada, and K.J. Choi of South Korea. One of the things I wish I had the chance to do was to represent my country and compete for a gold medal in the Olympic Games, Nicklaus says in the video. (Boston Globe)
Challenges facing acting LPGA head Evans Jul 14, 2009
The LPGA also appointed former star Annika Sorenstam as an adviser to the board of directors. "Any good organization has to have relationships," said Inkster, a member of the LPGA's executive committee, seven players who along with six non-players form the board of directors. (USA Today -- Sports)
U.S. Women's Open Notebook: Kerr fails in bid to join elite Jul 13, 2009
Three-time champions include Annika Sorenstam (1995, 1996, 2006), Hollis Stacy (1977, 1978, 1984), Sue Berning (1968, 1972, 1973) and Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1948, 1950, 1954). Mickey Wright (1958, 1959, 1961, 1964) and Betsy Rawls (1951, 1953, 1957, 1960) have won four times. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Women's golf boosted by an influx of youth Jul 10, 2009
Last year, Sweden's Annika Sorenstam, 39, who dominated women's golf much of the past dozen years, retired because she wanted to have children. And Sorenstam wasn't among 29 active players the LPGA Tour counted this February who have children already or were pregnant. (Florida Today)
Choi, Reynolds make opening statement at US Women’s Open Jul 10, 2009
In a tournament that has recently crowned winners both unknown (Inbee Park, Birdie Kim) and unmatched (Kerr, Annika Sorenstam), the first round of the 64th version began with a little of both. Ochoa and Kerr have combined for 38 LPGA Tour victories. (Boston Globe)
A major with added drama Jul 9, 2009
With Annika Sorenstam retired and top-ranked Ochoa still looking for her first Women s Open title, there really in no clear-cut favorite. Typical of a USGA championship course, it demands accuracy off the tee and approach shots to small, fast, well-guarded greens. (Boston Globe)
Players' revolt is latest LPGA danger Jul 9, 2009
The LPGA recently conducted a name-recognition poll, and the top three finishers, in order, were Lopez, now 52, who was in her heyday in the late 1970s and 1980s; Annika Sorenstam, 38, who retired last year and is expecting her first child; and Wie. For history buffs, this is good news. (USA Today -- Sports)
Wie on downswing but looking ahead Jul 9, 2009
Annika Sorenstam didn't win her first LPGA tournament until she was 24. Michelle Wie doesn't turn 20 until October. (Honolulu Advertiser)
This Week In Golf - July 9th Through July 12th Jul 7, 2009
Annika Sorenstam outlasted Pat Hurst in a 2006 playoff and Hilary Lunke bested Angela Stanford and Kelly Robbins in a 2003 playoff. Those extra sessions were 18-hole playoffs, but the playoff format has now shifted to a three-hole playoff. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Comfy lead for Eun-jung going into final round Jul 6, 2009
Annika Sorenstam has the only 59 in LPGA Tour history. Yi looks forward to the challenge of taking the lead into the fourth round. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Tiger, Kim set for PGA showdown Jul 6, 2009
Annika Sorenstam has the only 59 in LPGA Tour history. Taiwans Yani Tseng was tied for fourth at 201 after shooting a 65 and Candie Kung shot a 66 to leave her at a seven-under 206, while Amy Hung missed the cut. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Transactions (15) Jul 5, 2009
Annika Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew, International, 1 up. Sunday's Singles Pairings. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
MillerCoors' Clark resigns Jun 30, 2009
Clark garnered considerable media attention in 2003 when she negotiated to have LPGA star Annika Sorenstam compete in the Bank of America Colonial PGA tournament in Fort Worth, Texas, where Sorenstam competed against the top country s top male professional golfers. She left Bank of America in September 2004 and spent a year as a sports marketing consultant before being hired by Miller. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Perry still shows way at Travelers Jun 27, 2009
He won that week, in a tournament remembered more for Annika Sorenstam s participation. A win this week would be Perry s second of the season and 14th of his career, which has enjoyed a resurgence. (Boston Globe)
Ji seeks a second LPGA win at Rochester Jun 25, 2009
"After your first win, you know how much fun it is and you know how good it tastes.''Since 1999, there have been 35 one-time winners and 34 previous winners who won again, so the decade-long odds of repeating are 49 percent. In the tour's 59 years, by contrast, 59 percent of winners have triumphed at least twice.Heightened competition from abroad is a chief factor for the tightening odds, along with dominance by the likes of Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb, Se Ri Pak and, more recently, Lorena... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Financial collapse of luxury-resort owners Jun 21, 2009
As do Bill Frist, the former Senate majority leader; Todd Thomson, the former head of Citigroup's private banking unit; Robert Greenhill, founder of the investment bank Greenhill Greg LeMond, a Tour de France winner; Annika Sorenstam, the Swedish golf star; Frank McCourt, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers; and about 250 other low-key rich folks. Membership has its price: a minimum of $250,000 to join, plus the cost of a $5 million to $35 million mountainside home, plus annual dues of about... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Kelie has a knack for emulating and picking the right swing Jun 19, 2009
Favourite Sports Personalities: Annika Sorenstam, Paula Creamer, Lorena Ochoa. Coach: Dean Hartman, Koe Lai Yin (Glenmarie Golf and Country Club Pro-Tour Golf Learning Centre), Ben Wong (Joyfit Fitness and Gym instructor). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
7 sports make pitch for 2016 Olympic status Jun 16, 2009
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - With seven sports vying for inclusion in the 2016 Summer Games, Colin Montgomerie and Annika Sorenstam delivered the message Monday that winning an Olympic gold medal in golf would be as important as winning a major. Montgomerie, the European Ryder Cup captain, and Sorenstam, the Swedish great who retired last year after winning 10 majors, were the biggest names on hand when the sports federations made pitches to the International Olympic Committee executive board. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Olympic candidates face crucial week for bids Jun 16, 2009
" Golf is bringing retired Swedish great Annika Sorenstam, winner of 10 majors, and European Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie to push its case. Softball's team in Lausanne includes American star Jessica Mendoza, an Olympic gold and silver medalist who has been helping develop the sport in the Middle East and other areas. "One of our biggest strengths is that the Olympics is the pinnacle of our sport," she said. "Little girls grow up dreaming of becoming an Olympian ... " Chicago also plans to... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Nordqvist has first win, at LPGA Championship Jun 16, 2009
Nordqvist said this week she patterned her game after Swedish great Annika Sorenstam. Now, like Sorenstam, Nordqvist's first win on the LPGA Tour is in a major tournament. (ESPN -- Golf)
Swede win for rookie Nordqvist, thanks to a hot putter Jun 16, 2009
She said afterwards she received encouragement from role model Annika Sorenstam, the Swede who retired last year with 72 wins including 10 majors. She gave me a few words before the round. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Montgomerie to support golf's Olympic bid to IOC Jun 6, 2009
"Annika Sorenstam is going to speak on behalf of ladies golf and I'm going to speak on behalf of men's golf, along with Peter Dawson and Tim Finchem,'' Montgomerie said at the Wales Open. "It's a very, very important meeting. Very important for the global game of golf to suddenly have an Olympics. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Student-Athlete of the Week - Laura Anderson Jun 5, 2009
" - Baby Mama Favorite professional team: Tennessee Titans Favorite sports writer or announcer: Kara Lawson A "Stupid Human Trick" you can do: Nothing I don't think Person you'd most like to meet: Tiger Woods Words that describes you best are: Funny, athletic, determined Best advice you've gotten about sports: "You lose more than you win, but when you do finally win it's that much more satisfying (Uoflsports.com)
Lexus Cup another victim of global recession Jun 2, 2009
While the tournament, which was won last year by the international team on what was Annika Sorenstam s last appearance on the LPGA Tour before retiring will not take place this year, it could return in 2010. We will consider later this year what we want to do in 2010, said Venkatesh of a popular event that has been played in Singapore and Australia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tim Clark takes lead into final round at Colonial Jun 1, 2009
" Vijay Singh got off track with consecutive bogeys early in his round. He finished at 69 and was alone at 13 under in his first appearance in the event since pulling out after criticizing the tournament for letting Annika Sorenstam in the field in '03. Justin Leonard (64) and Woody Austin (67) were 12 under. One more shot behind were Sean O'Hair (70) and Paul Casey (66), who is playing his first tournament as No. 3 in the world ranking. Mickelson isn't here after announcing last week that wife... (Florida Times-Union)
Clark in charge at Crown Plaza Invitational May 31, 2009
Sunday, May 31, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
McLachlin, Wilson miss Colonial cut May 30, 2009
Six years ago, he was partnered with Annika Sorenstam in this Fort Worth, Texas, tournament as she tried to make the cut in a PGA Tour event ... Six years ago, he was partnered with Annika Sorenstam in this Fort Worth, Texas, tournament as she tried to make the cut in a PGA Tour event. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Singh returns with 64 at Crowne Plaza May 29, 2009
He was scheduled to return in '03, then withdrew after making comments critical of the decision to allow Annika Sorenstam to play. He birdied five straight holes in the middle of his round and people groaned along with him when he hit the flagstick on his 15th hole. (Boston Globe)
Singh returns to Colonial, 1 stroke back May 29, 2009
Next up: U.S. OpenJune 18-19: 3-5 p.m. ETJune 20: 2-8 p.m. ETJune 21: 1:30-7:30 p.m. ET. May 21: Tiger Woods says Rory McIlroy, who just turned 20, is the player most likely to replace him as the world's number one golfer. (MSNBC -- Sports)
No. 13 lucky for Dean Wilson at Colonial May 29, 2009
Wilson, who gained fame here six years ago when paired with Annika Sorenstam, had two birdies and two bogeys in addition to his ace at the 178-yard hole that is guarded by a lake on the front ... Wilson, who gained fame here six years ago when paired with Annika Sorenstam, had two birdies and two bogeys in addition to his ace at the 178-yard hole that is guarded by a lake on the front. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Singh near top of leaderboard with 64 in return to Colonial May 29, 2009
FORT WORTH (AP) stopped playing at the Colonial Country Club when Annika Sorenstam showed up in 2003. He's finally back and among the leaders. (USA Today -- Sports)
CORKY: UA softball has captured our hearts May 27, 2009
Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, Don Pooley and Jim Furyk are among a parade of Wildcat golfers who ve made it big on the professional tours. The swimming program under Frank Busch is among the best in the country, and there is an out-and-out reverence for Wildcat baseball. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Lewis takes the lead in her first pro start (2) May 24, 2009
Annika Sorenstam probably doesn t have that luxury. The three-time Open champion is retiring at the end of the year, and she wasted another day filled with birdie opportunities by converting only two of them in a round of 72 that left her seven shots behind. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Four Pac-10 Women's Golf Teams Tee Off NCAA Title Run May 19, 2009
1991 UCLA Annika Sorenstam Arizona. 1992 San Jose St. Vicki Goetze Georgia. (Pac-10.org)
Oh wins Sybase Classic, beats Pettersen by 4 shots May 18, 2009
" It was for Oh. Despite trailing playing partners Lincicome and Pettersen by 50 yards on most drives, she showed a steady iron game, hit her rescue club well on long second shots and displayed a great short game. She save par on the fourth hole with a bunker shot that rolled into the pin and dribbled 2 feet away. She sank a 15-foot putt for par on the ninth hole from a hole-high location on the fringe. She also lagged close for tap-ins at least a half dozen times. "I was so nervous but after... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Oh wins Sybase after Pettersen falters May 18, 2009
"Three-time defending champion Lorena Ochoa, who was trying to join Annika Sorenstam and Laura Davies as the only LPGA players to win an event four straight years, finished at 1-under."I was just not on my best game this week," Ochoa said. "I never got a good momentum, never felt comfortable out there. It was just a struggle. (ESPN -- Golf)
Oh wins Sybase Classic May 18, 2009
Her inability to retain the title left Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and England's Laura Davies as the only players to win the same LPGA title at least four years in a row. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
* Sports Briefs May 16, 2009
Swedish golf superstar Annika Sorenstam and husband Mike McGee said on Thursday that their first baby, due in the autumn, is a girl. Sorenstam, 38, had announced in March that she was expecting her first child. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Sizzling Swede out in front May 15, 2009
Ochoa is trying to join Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and England's Laura Davies as the only women to win the same LPGA tournament four years in a row. Sorenstam won the Mizuno Classics five straight years from 2001-05, while Davies won the Standard Register PING four times in a row from 1994-97. (iAfrica.com)
Alfredsson shoots career-best 62 for Sybase lead May 15, 2009
Annika Sorenstam won five straight Mizuno Classics in Japan from 2001-05, and Laura Davies won four straight Standard Register PING titles in Arizona from 1994-97. That doesn't mean No. 1-ranked Ochoa can be written off yet. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Annika Sorenstam expects baby girl this fall May 15, 2009
CLIFTON, New Jersey (AP) -Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam is going to have a girl this fall. The 38-year-old Swede and her husband, Mike McGee, announced the gender of her first baby on her blog on Thursday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sorenstam says she's expecting girl in the fall May 15, 2009
Annika Sorenstam, Hall of Fame golfer, expects baby girl this fall - ESPN. http://a. (ESPN -- Golf)
