For all the amazing numbers connected with Annika Sorenstam, from her 54 victories on the LPGA Tour in one decade to becoming the only woman to shoot 59, it was one simple swing with a 4-wood that turned the once-shy Swede into a one-name athlete. The club carried the weight of an entire gender that Thursday at Colonial in 2003 when Sorenstam drew it back and sent her tee shot down the 10th fairway, becoming the first woman in 58 years to tee it up on the PGA Tour. Not many remember that she... Read Full Story
Annika Sorenstam , who many consider to be the world's best female golfer, announced via her twitter page that she gave birth to a baby girl this morning. It is her first child with husband Mike McGee. Annika Sorenstam (ESPN). According to the AP , Sorenstam retired from the LPGA last year to pursue a family and business. She had 72 victories during her career and 10 major titles. Sorenstam and her daughter are reportedly doing very well. Soresntam says she is "very excited" about the birth... Read Full Story
At 6 weeks old, Ava Madelyn McGee is already showing a stubborn streak — just like her mom. 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... Read Full Story
Swedish golfing great Annika Sorenstam announced the birth of her first child, daughter Ava Madelyn McGee, on Tuesday. Sorenstam said in a posting on her blog that she and husband Mike McGee welcomed their daughter in the early hours of the morning. "Ava Madelyn McGee is six pounds 10 ounces and 19 inches long," Sorenstam wrote. "We are all doing well and we truly appreciate the support we have received. "We are VERY excited about our new addition and will keep everyone posted in the coming... Read Full Story
Updated: May 14, 2009, 10:49
CLIFTON, N.J.(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. "To use golf terms, we just "made the turn'' from a timing standpoint and are very excited that everything looks good so far,'' Sorenstam said. "We'll keep you posted.'' Sorenstam retired from the LPGA Tour last year after 72... Read Full Story
Swedish golf superstar Annika Sorenstam and husband Mike McGee said 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. On Thursday she revealed on her blog that the baby is a girl. "To use golf terms, we just "made the turn" from a timing standpoint and are very excited that everything looks good so far," Sorenstam said. "We'll keep you posted." Sorenstam retired from the LPGA Tour last year after 72... Read Full Story
Golfer Annika Sorenstam announced in her blog that she is pregnant ! Annika and husband Mike McGee will be having a baby girl!
Mike writes on the blog “I think it’s almost fitting with everything Annika has done for women’s sports and the inspiration she has given millions of little girls!”
The baby is doing well too. Annika writes “Mike and I are happy to announce that we are going to have a little girl. To use golf terms, we just ‘made the turn’ from a timing standpoint and are very... Read Full Story
It's arguable that Annika Sorenstam is the best woman golfer of all time given the time she played in and the level of international competition. What's certain is that as great a golfer she is, she's an even better person. Her career came to an "end" yesterday at the Dubai Ladies Masters on the Ladies European Tour , fittingly the organization she started her career with. Her 1 under 71 gave her 7 th place in the event she'd won twice previously. The golf gods deemed it necessary that she... Read Full Story
10-time major winner and one of the most successful female golfers of all-time Annika Sorenstam announced Thursday that she is pregnant with her first child . "(Husband) Mike (McGee) and I are very pleased to announce that we are expecting our first child. 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." Sorenstam on competitive golf comeback issue "Being retired is a good thing... Read Full Story
10-time major winner and one of the most successful female golfers of all-time Annika Sorenstam announced Thursday that she is pregnant with her first child . "(Husband) Mike (McGee) and I are very pleased to announce that we are expecting our first child. 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." Sorenstam on competitive golf comeback issue "Being retired is a good thing... Read Full Story
