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Sorenstam to Retire After 2008 Season

Top female has eye on biz, including golf academy, courses

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted May 14, 2008 9:43 AM CDT
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(Newser) – Annika Sorenstam has announced her retirement from professional golf, effective at the end of the 2008 season, Golf.com reports. The eight-time LPGA player of the year has "other priorities," including starting a family and working to build "the Annika brand of businesses, including my academy, my foundation, and my golf course design projects."

The golf icon's goal in her final 7 months "is to win tournaments, to win majors." Retrieving the top ranking from Lorena Ochoa and besting Kathy Whitworth's record of 88 LPGA wins aren't on Sorenstam's agenda, she says. Sorenstam has won more than $22 million, 72 LPGA events, 10 majors, and 16 international tournaments, adds Golf.com.

Annika Sorenstam, who began her professional career in 1992, will retire at the conclusion of the 2008 LPGA season to focus on starting a family and building her brands.
Annika Sorenstam, who began her professional career in 1992, will retire at the conclusion of the 2008 LPGA season to focus on starting a family and building her brands.   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
In this May 20, 2006 photo, Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, celebrates after sinking a par putt on the 17th green during second round action at the LPGA Sybase Classic golf tournament.
In this May 20, 2006 photo, Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, celebrates after sinking a par putt on the 17th green during second round action at the LPGA Sybase Classic golf tournament.   (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
In this May 20, 1997 file photo Annika Sorenstam holds the two U.S. Women's Open trophies she won the past two years. She went on to win a total of 72 titles.
In this May 20, 1997 file photo Annika Sorenstam holds the two U.S. Women's Open trophies she won the past two years. She went on to win a total of 72 titles.   (AP Photo/Jack Smith, File)
LPGA golfer Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, looks on before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
LPGA golfer Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, looks on before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Annika Sorenstam, left, of Sweden., and her fiance Mike McGee, smile after Sorenstam announced that she will retire from the LPGA Tour Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
Annika Sorenstam, left, of Sweden., and her fiance Mike McGee, smile after Sorenstam announced that she will retire from the LPGA Tour Tuesday, May 13, 2008.   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, announces her retirement from the LPGA Tour during a press conference at the Sybase Classic golf tournament at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J.
Annika Sorenstam, of Sweden, announces her retirement from the LPGA Tour during a press conference at the Sybase Classic golf tournament at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J.   (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
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