Editors' Blog Blogger Bio
Annika Gears Up, Helps Out
The LPGA Tour debuts in the U.S. in two weeks, and so will Annika Sorenstam. As reported on Wedensday, Annika will play the SBS Open at Turtle Bay February 14-16. It will be the Swedish superstar's first visit to Hawaii in six years. Annika also announced she's planning to enter 18 to 20 tournaments this year as she ramps up in an attempt to regain her No. 1 ranking, currently held by Lorena Ochoa (Annika is fourth).
In the meanwhile, Annika is devoting herself to working on charitable causes in Florida. As Annika posted on her blog yesterday, she traveled to Tampa this past weekend to participate in Derek Jeter's Celebrity Golf Classic. "Derek is a great person and we had fun meeting the celebrities in attendance," she writes (stars included Morgan Freeman and Michael Jordan). "We even hit the dance floor with them on Monday night!"
She also spent time at her golf academy in Kissimmee Wednesday with her younger guests. Today, she's playing a round with a special one. Molly Escordi of GrosseIle, Mich. is 14 years old, plays on the high school golf team -- and suffers from Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, she's fulfilling her dream to play a round with Annika (who is also a national spokeswoman for the foundation).
"I look forward to an inspiring day," notes Annika. If her health is as strong as her spirit, I look forward to an inspiring season by Annika as well.
Comments