Golf-Sorenstam Surprised By Invite To Join Augusta National Membership

Swedish {golfing} nice Annika Sorenstam mentioned on Wednesday she was stunned by the latest invitation for her to affix the famend Augusta National Golf Club and known as it one of many happiest days of her life.

Sorenstam, a 10-times main champion who has received 90 titles worldwide, is the primary LPGA skilled to develop into a member on the unique Augusta, Georgia-based golf membership that has been residence of the Masters since 1934.

Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and financier Darla Moore grew to become the primary girls to don Augusta National’s famend inexperienced jackets in 2012 when the membership, after years of criticism over it’s male-only standing, admitted its first feminine members.

“I mean what can I say? I’m extremely honored,” Sorenstam informed reporters forward of her namesake occasion on the LPGA Tour happening subsequent week in Belleair, Florida.

“It was a surprise, I must say that. And I was so excited, you know, one of the most happiest days of my golf life.”

Sorenstam was talking on a teleconference with tennis nice Billie Jean King and motor racing pioneer Lyn St. James to advertise “Parity Week by Gainbridge”, a celebration of the three sporting greats centered round occasions happening subsequent week.

The different two occasions that can make up “Parity Week by Gainbridge” are the Billie Jean King Cup Finals and the Women in Motorsports North America summit.

The 53-year-old Sorenstam, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003, could now be a member of one of the crucial highly effective golf equipment on this planet of golf however she mentioned it was too quickly to say what affect she would have.

“It’s super new so I am a total rookie and I’m am just learning the ropes,” mentioned Sorenstam.

“I am not really sure where this will lead but I am thrilled and excited about the opportunity not just to play the course but just to get to know the members.”

King made no secret about what impression she hopes Sorenstam can have at Augusta National, which in 2019 started internet hosting the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

“I know they have the amateur girls but I want to see a (women’s) pro tournament and so anyway I hope that happens and I think you will make a big difference,” King mentioned to Sorenstam.

“You stand for so much and people listen to you and appreciate you.”

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