Anika Sorenstam

Here's happy new mother Annika Sorenstam, on the red carpet before her pregnancy. (Getty Images) Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam welcomed the newest addition to her family, announcing the birth of her first child, a baby girl named Ava Madelyn McGee. Sorenstam wrote of the birth on her blog, saying the new baby came in at 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Sorenstam retired from the LGPA last year, after racking up 72 victorie and 10 major titles, making her the best female golfer to play the game. At the time, she said she wanted to start a business and ... Read Full Story

At 6 weeks old, Ava Madelyn McGee is already showing a stubborn streak—just like her mum. Annika Sorenstam isn’t too surprised at the personality her daughter is developing. Her own tenacity drove the golfer to 72 LPGA Tour wins, including 10 majors. But right now Sorenstam is loving leaving that world behind. “The best thing is to not live out of a suitcase,” she told The Associated Press on Monday. “I never used to unpack because I was going two days later. Now things are actually hanging in the closet. Things are in the drawers. It’s kind of nice.” The 39-year-old Swedish great left ... Read Full Story

One of the LPGA's most successful golfers had something to say about Michelle Wie playing at the Reno Tahoe Open instead of the Women's British Open. Annika Sorenstam, retiring at the end of the season, had to voice her opinion on the matter: "You know, I really don't know why Michelle continues to do this. I mean, we have a major this week, and if you can't qualify for a major, I don't see any reason why you should play with the men." As you recall, Wie elected to play in the PGA event on July 31st in the hopes of making enough money ... Read Full Story

Swedish golf star Annika Sorenstam has announced on her website that she and her husband Mike McGee are expecting a baby. "Mike and I are very pleased to announce that we [are] expecting our first child," the Swedish athlete writes on her blog . "We have had a lot of exciting changes in the past few months, and adding a new addition to our family later this fall will certainly be at the top of that list." "We are thrilled," adds Sorenstam, "and look forward to this new chapter of our lives!" source Read Full Story

By Jesse Regan So you know Tiger Woods? Then most likely you'll know a female counterpart to it in the name of Annika Sorenstam. You might find that interesting especially if you are not really much glued on the boob tube when we speak of the game of golf. Like a logic analogy exam, Tiger Woods is to pot holes and wins, as Annika Storenstam is for that perfect swing position. It's quite amazing actually when you know that so much work is put in it to make it the way it is. Like placing in a great fraction of your life to it, ... Read Full Story