Annika Sorenstam
May 6, 2010 by Admin
photo credit: Playadura* Swedish golfing great, Annika Sorenstam was born on October 9, 1970. A winner of 72 LPGA Tournaments, Graduating from VA University of Arizona, she was a product of Sweden's efforts to develop young golfers.
Prior to her retirement in 2008, Annika Sorenstam won 11 Major's on the LPGA Tour. Her 59 on the Moon Valley CC in the Phoenix Standard Register Ping Tournament was a milestone in her career. A neck injury in 2008 may have been a reason for her early retirement.
Sorenstam worked with Swedish coach Pia Nilsson who created the Vision54 philosophy which revolved around Annika's goal of shooting a perfect round of 54 (all birdies).
Upon her retirement, Annika Sorenstam began the Annika Academy (golf school) at the Ginn Reunion Resort in Florida.
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