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EDINA, MN - JUNE 25: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden takes a picture of her coach and caddie during a practice round prior to the start of the 2008 U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen Country Club on June 25, 2008 in Edina, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Halle
EDINA, MN - JUNE 25: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden takes a picture of her coach and caddie during a practice round prior to the start of the 2008 U.S. Women's Open at Interlachen Country Club on June 25, 2008 in Edina, Minnesota. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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WILLIAMSBURG, VA - MAY 11: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden (R) gets sprayed with beer by Mike McGee, Managing Director of Annika Academy, after winning the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill Resort & Spa on May 11, 2008 in Williamsburg, Virginia. (Photo by
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - MAY 11: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden (R) gets sprayed with beer by Mike McGee, Managing Director of Annika Academy, after winning the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill Resort & Spa on May 11, 2008 in Williamsburg, Virginia. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
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AVENTURA, FL - APRIL 27: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden throws her ball toward the crowd after winning the Stanford International Pro-Am at Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club April 27, 2008 in Aventura, Florida. Sorenstam defeated Paula Creamer in a
AVENTURA, FL - APRIL 27: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden throws her ball toward the crowd after winning the Stanford International Pro-Am at Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club April 27, 2008 in Aventura, Florida. Sorenstam defeated Paula Creamer in a one hole playoff. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
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AVENTURA, FL - APRIL 24: Annika Sorenstam (L) of Sweden makes her way across a bridge in between holes during the first round of the Stanford International Pro-Am at Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club April 24, 2008 in Aventura, Florida. (Photo
AVENTURA, FL - APRIL 24: Annika Sorenstam (L) of Sweden makes her way across a bridge in between holes during the first round of the Stanford International Pro-Am at Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club April 24, 2008 in Aventura, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 06: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden hits her second shot at the 5th hole during the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club, on April 6, 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by David
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 06: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden hits her second shot at the 5th hole during the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club, on April 6, 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 5: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden sits beside the 15th tee before she hits her tee shot during the third round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club April 5, 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Ph
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - APRIL 5: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden sits beside the 15th tee before she hits her tee shot during the third round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club April 5, 2008 in Rancho Mirage, California. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 28: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden hits her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club on February 28, 2008 in Singapore. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 28: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden hits her tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club on February 28, 2008 in Singapore. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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KAHUKU, HI - FEBRUARY 16: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden smiles after winning at the SBS Open on February 16, 2008 at the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
KAHUKU, HI - FEBRUARY 16: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden smiles after winning at the SBS Open on February 16, 2008 at the Turtle Bay Resort in Kahuku, Hawaii. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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CLIFTON, NJ - MAY 13: Annika Sorenstam addresses the media at a press conference where she announced her retirement from competitive golf at the end of 2008 at the Upper Montclair Country Club on May 13, 2008 in Clifton, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy
CLIFTON, NJ - MAY 13: Annika Sorenstam addresses the media at a press conference where she announced her retirement from competitive golf at the end of 2008 at the Upper Montclair Country Club on May 13, 2008 in Clifton, New Jersey. (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images)
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31 Mar 2002: Annika Sorenstam poses the trophy and wears the white robe of the champion after the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Stephen
31 Mar 2002: Annika Sorenstam poses the trophy and wears the white robe of the champion after the final round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images
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FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 21: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden speaks with the media after a rain-shortened pro-am at the Bank of America Colonial hits a shot on the practice range at the Colonial Country Club on May 21, 2003 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sco
FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 21: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden speaks with the media after a rain-shortened pro-am at the Bank of America Colonial hits a shot on the practice range at the Colonial Country Club on May 21, 2003 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 21: 'Go Annika' pins are offered in the Colonial Country Club golf shop to support Annika Sorenstam of Sweden as she gets set to play in the Bank of America Colonial at the Colonial Country Club on May 21, 2003 in Ft. Worth, Texa
FT. WORTH, TX - MAY 21: 'Go Annika' pins are offered in the Colonial Country Club golf shop to support Annika Sorenstam of Sweden as she gets set to play in the Bank of America Colonial at the Colonial Country Club on May 21, 2003 in Ft. Worth, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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25 Mar 2001: Annika Sorenstam dives into the water after winning the Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
25 Mar 2001: Annika Sorenstam dives into the water after winning the Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport
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16 Jul 1995: ANNIKA SORENSTAM OF SWEDEN HOLDS UP THE WINNERS'S TROPHY AFTER CAPTURING THE WOMEN'S U.S. OPEN TOURNAMENT AT THE BROADMOOR EAST GOLF COURSE IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. SORENSTAM HAD A SHOT A FINAL ROUND SCORE OF 68, AND FINISHED ONE S
16 Jul 1995: ANNIKA SORENSTAM OF SWEDEN HOLDS UP THE WINNERS'S TROPHY AFTER CAPTURING THE WOMEN'S U.S. OPEN TOURNAMENT AT THE BROADMOOR EAST GOLF COURSE IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO. SORENSTAM HAD A SHOT A FINAL ROUND SCORE OF 68, AND FINISHED ONE SHOTIN
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2 Jun 1996: Annika Sorenstam poses with a trophy during the U.S. Women''s Open at Pine Needles in North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban /Allsport
2 Jun 1996: Annika Sorenstam poses with a trophy during the U.S. Women''s Open at Pine Needles in North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: J.D. Cuban /Allsport
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EVIAN, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the Evian Masters on June 15, 2002 at the Evian Masters Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo By Stuart Franklin /Getty Images)
EVIAN, FRANCE - JUNE 15: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden poses with the trophy after winning the Evian Masters on June 15, 2002 at the Evian Masters Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo By Stuart Franklin /Getty Images)
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ST ANDREWS, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 31: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden plays her second shot into the first green during practice for the 2007 Ricoh Womens British Open held on the Old Course at St Andrews on July 31, 2007 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Phot
ST ANDREWS, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 31: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden plays her second shot into the first green during practice for the 2007 Ricoh Womens British Open held on the Old Course at St Andrews on July 31, 2007 in St Andrews, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 27: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden and her partner Mike McGee pose for a photograph during the Welcome Party prior to the start of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club on February 27, 2008 in Singapore. (Photo by
SINGAPORE - FEBRUARY 27: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden and her partner Mike McGee pose for a photograph during the Welcome Party prior to the start of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club on February 27, 2008 in Singapore. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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A sign at Annika Sorenstam's opening of the Annika Academy for golf April 16, 2006 at the Ginn Golf Resort in Reunion, Florida. LPGA - Annika Sorenstam opening of Annika Academy - April 16, 2007Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
A sign at Annika Sorenstam's opening of the Annika Academy for golf April 16, 2006 at the Ginn Golf Resort in Reunion, Florida. LPGA - Annika Sorenstam opening of Annika Academy - April 16, 2007Photo by Al Messerschmidt/WireImage.com
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