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Linn Grant of Sweden (L) holds the victor's trophy after winning The Annika golf tournament, with tournament host Annika Sorenstam, at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Annika Sorenstam

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Retired golf legend Annika Sorenstam of Sweden speaks during a press conference in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2, 2013.

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Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam (L), the winner, speaks to Japanese rookie Momoko Ueda (R), who tied for fifth, at the end of the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay on Feb. 16.

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Sorenstam at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam speaks at a press conference prior to the start of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13.

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Unheralded Ueda leads LPGA stars at Mizuno Classic

SHIMA, Japan - Winless Japanese player Momoko Ueda shot a career-best 64 on Nov. 4 to climb to the top of a star-studded field after two rounds of the Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture. She moved one shot clear of Karrie Webb and two ahead of seven players including Annika Sorenstam, Ai Miyazato and first-round leader Rachel Hetherington.

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Pat Hurst (L) and Annika Sorenstam head for the 18th hole during their 18 hole play-off at the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3.

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden wipes away tears after winning the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3.

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden reacts after sinking her putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3.

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden holds up her trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open Championship golf tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3. Sorenstam beat Pat Hurst in a play-off.

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Players practice for LPGA Championship

HAVRE DE GRACE, United States - Defending chamption Annika Sorenstam speaks with reporters during her practice round at Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on June 6 two days before the start of the LPGA Championship on June 8.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato bursts into joy after sinking a birdie during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato smiles at a press conference after grabbing a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato, who started the day in a tie for sixth place, made six birdies against one bogey for a two-round total of 10-under 132.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato tees off during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66.

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Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - The Swedish pair of world No. 1 Annika Sorenstam (L) and veteran golfer Liselotte Neumann wins the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22.

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Sorenstam makes history at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam poses for photos after winning the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. The super Swede became the first player on the LPGA tour ever to win a tournament five times in a row.

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Kim keeps 1-shot lead over Sorenstam at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - South Korean Kim Young maintained her one-stroke lead over four-time defending champion Annika Sorenstam after both players shot 67s in the second round of the Mizuno Classic Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 5.

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Sorenstam wins 4th straight crown at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam smiles with her cup in hands after winning her fourth straight title at the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The world No. 1 Swede, who had scores of 13-under, 15-under and 24-under in the past three years at Seta Golf Course, finished the week at 22-under 194 and joined Laura Davies of England as the only players to have won the same U.S. LPGA tournament four years in a row.

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Sorenstam extends lead at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam is in action during the second round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. She took sole possession of the lead after shooting a 3-under-par 66 for a four-stroke advantage, putting herself in prime position to win her fourth straight Mizuno Classic title.

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Sorenstam makes history with 3-peat at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam kisses a trophy after winning the Mizuno Classic golf competition in Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 9 to become the first player in LPGA tour history to record three straight wins in more than one event.

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

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(1)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam watches her shot during the first round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The 33-year-old super Swede kick-started her bid for a third straight title by firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead over South Korean pair Grace Park and Lee Jung Yeon.

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Annica Sorenstam

Annica Sorenstam, Swedish professional golfer, U.S.LPGA (photo taken on May 7, 2003)

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Sorenstam wins Nichirei World Ladies golf

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden holds a trophy after winning the Nichirei World Ladies golf match at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club course on May 11.

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Sorenstam leads in Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Overnight leader and World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam carded four birdies and three bogeys on May 10 en route to a third-round 1-under-par 71, remaining dominant at the Nichirei World Ladies with a five-stroke advantage over the field. Sorenstam sat atop the leaderboard at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club with a 9-under-par 207 total.

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui.

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(2)Sorenstam wins at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan, - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam celebrates after winning the Mizuno Classic to claim her 10th U.S. tour title of the season at Seta Golf Club in Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 10.

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Sorenstam wins at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan, - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam smiles with her cup in hands after winning the Mizuno Classic to claim her 10th U.S. tour title of the season at Seta Golf Club in Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 10.

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Sorenstam shoots 65 for lead at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam watches her iron shot during the second round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Club in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 9. She carded a 7-under-par 65 to take a one-stroke lead over South Koreans Grace Park and Gloria Park.

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(1)Sorenstam crashes out in World Ladies Match Play

NARITA, Japan - World No. 1 and defending champion Annika Sorenstam (L) of Sweden crashes out in the first round of the Cisco World Ladies Match Play Championship at Narita Golf Club on Oct. 31, going down 2 and 1 to Chieko Amanuma (R).

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(2)Sorenstam crashes out in 1st round of World Ladies Match Play

NARITA, Japan - Chieko Amanuma celebrates after defeating world No. 1 and defending champion Annika Sorenstam of Sweden in the first round of the Cisco World Ladies Match Play Championship at Narita Golf Club on Oct. 31.

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Sorenstam wins Mizuno Classic

HANNO, Japan - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam kisses her cup after winning the Mizuno Classic golf tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture to claim the $162,000 first prize with a 13-under total of 203 in the 54-hole event. ''The swirling wind made it very difficult today. I tried to be patient and it paid off,'' the Swedish star said.

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Sorenstam extends lead at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam is in action during the second round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. She took sole possession of the lead after shooting a 3-under-par 66 for a four-stroke advantage, putting herself in prime position to win her fourth straight Mizuno Classic title. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam wins 4th straight crown at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam smiles with her cup in hands after winning her fourth straight title at the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The world No. 1 Swede, who had scores of 13-under, 15-under and 24-under in the past three years at Seta Golf Course, finished the week at 22-under 194 and joined Laura Davies of England as the only players to have won the same U.S. LPGA tournament four years in a row. (Kyodo)

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Kim keeps 1-shot lead over Sorenstam at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - South Korean Kim Young maintained her one-stroke lead over four-time defending champion Annika Sorenstam after both players shot 67s in the second round of the Mizuno Classic Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam-Neumann pair wins Women's World Cup of Golf

SUN CITY, South Africa - The Swedish pair of world No. 1 Annika Sorenstam (L) and veteran golfer Liselotte Neumann wins the Women's World Cup of Golf at Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa, on Jan. 22. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato smiles at a press conference after grabbing a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato, who started the day in a tie for sixth place, made six birdies against one bogey for a two-round total of 10-under 132. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato bursts into joy after sinking a birdie during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato tees off during the second round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato grabbed a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam after shooting a 5-under-par 66. (Kyodo)

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Players practice for LPGA Championship

HAVRE DE GRACE, United States - Defending chamption Annika Sorenstam speaks with reporters during her practice round at Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on June 6 two days before the start of the LPGA Championship on June 8. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden wipes away tears after winning the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden holds up her trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open Championship golf tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3. Sorenstam beat Pat Hurst in a play-off. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Pat Hurst (L) and Annika Sorenstam head for the 18th hole during their 18 hole play-off at the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam seals U.S. Women's Open play-off win

NEWPORT, United States - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden reacts after sinking her putt on the 18th hole to win the U.S. Women's Open gold tournament at Newport Country Club in Newport, Rhode Island, on July 3. (Kyodo)

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Unheralded Ueda leads LPGA stars at Mizuno Classic

SHIMA, Japan - Winless Japanese player Momoko Ueda shot a career-best 64 on Nov. 4 to climb to the top of a star-studded field after two rounds of the Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club in Mie Prefecture. She moved one shot clear of Karrie Webb and two ahead of seven players including Annika Sorenstam, Ai Miyazato and first-round leader Rachel Hetherington. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam at SBS Open

KAHUKU, United States - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam speaks at a press conference prior to the start of SBS Open at the Turtle Bay Palmer Course in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Feb. 13. (Kyodo)

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Japanese rookie Ueda finishes tied for 5th at SBS Open

KAHUKU, Hawaii - LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam (L), the winner, speaks to Japanese rookie Momoko Ueda (R), who tied for fifth, at the end of the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay on Feb. 16. (Kyodo)

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(2)Sorenstam wins at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan, - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam celebrates after winning the Mizuno Classic to claim her 10th U.S. tour title of the season at Seta Golf Club in Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 10. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam wins at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan, - Sweden's Annika Sorenstam smiles with her cup in hands after winning the Mizuno Classic to claim her 10th U.S. tour title of the season at Seta Golf Club in Shiga Prefecture, on Nov. 10. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam makes history at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam poses for photos after winning the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. The super Swede became the first player on the LPGA tour ever to win a tournament five times in a row. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui. (Kyodo)