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- Annika Charlotta Sörenstam (pronounced [ˈǎnːɪka ˈsœ̂ːrɛnˌstam] ⓘ; born 9 October 1970) is a Swedish professional golfer regarded as one of the best female golfers in history. Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she had won 96 international professional tournaments, making her the female golfer with the most wins to her name.
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Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish professional golfer regarded as one of the best female golfers in history. She has won 96 international professional tournaments, including 10 majors, and was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 1945.
Oct 7, 2024 · Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish-born American golfer who won 10 LPGA majors and became the first woman to play in a men's PGA tournament. She was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2021.
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Annika is 53 years old and first joined the LPGA Tour in 1994. Favorite. Overview. Results. Stats. News & Video. Bio. 72. Career Wins.
Discover the remarkable career of Annika Sorenstam, an LPGA Hall of Fame member. Learn about her contributions and impact on women's golf.
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- In 1991, while playing at the University of Arizona, Sorenstam became the first foreign-born player to win the NCAA individual title and the first freshman winner.
- In 1998, she was the first LPGA player to finish the season with a sub-70 scoring average (69.99).
- At the tournament in which she shot an LPGA record 59, Sorenstam recorded the lowest winning score in a 72-hole event, taking the 2001 Standard Register Ping at Moon Valley in Phoenix with a 27-under 261.
- Two years later, Sorenstam set the record for the lowest winning score in a 54-hole tournament at the 2003 Mizuno Classic with a 24-under 192. This record still stands.
Oct 9, 2021 · Learn about Annika Sorenstam, one of the greatest golfers of all time, who won 90 tournaments worldwide, 10 majors and shot 59. Read her reflections on her achievements, challenges and retirement ahead of her 50th birthday.
The Official PGA TOUR Profile of Annika Sorenstam. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights.