Annika Sörenstam is a retired Swedish professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in history. She was born on October 9, 1970, in Bro, Sweden. Sörenstam's exceptional golf career is marked by numerous achievements and records. Here are some key highlights of her illustrious career:
LPGA Tour Success: Annika Sörenstam had an incredibly successful career on the LPGA Tour, winning a total of 72 LPGA Tour events, which places her fourth on the all-time list of LPGA Tour victories.
Major Championships: She won 10 major championships during her career, including three LPGA Championships, three U.S. Women's Opens, three Women's British Opens, and one du Maurier Classic.
Player of the Year Awards: Sörenstam was named LPGA Player of the Year eight times, which is a record she shares with Kathy Whitworth.
Scoring Records: Annika Sörenstam set numerous scoring records during her career, including the lowest single-season scoring average in LPGA history (68.696 in 2004).
