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• Swedish professional golfer Annika Sorenstam formerly played in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). After turning pro in 1992, Sorenstam won the U.S. Open Championship and the LPGA Championship three times each.

  On March 19, 2009, Sorenstam announced on her personal blog that she was expecting her first child with husband Mike McGee. The former LPGA champion is due in fall of 2009.ESPN.com: Sorenstam Expecting First Child

• Fast Facts

  1. Born October 9, 1970
  2. 1994 LPGA Rookie of the Year
  3. 2003: World Golf Hall of Fame
  4. Height: 5'6"
  5. Rookie Year: 1994

• Retirement

  Sorenstam announced in April of 2008 that she would retire from the league at the conclusion of the 2008 season. She completed her professional career on December 14, 2008, by placing seventh in the Dubai Masters, recording a birdie on her final hole.BBC: Sorenstam Ends Career with Birdie

• Timeline

  • October 9, 1970: Born
  • 1987: Member of the Swedish National Team
  • 1992: World Amateur champion, becomes professional golfer
  • 1994: LPGA Rookie Year
  • 1995: U.S. Women's Open Champion
  • 1996: U.S. Women's Open Champion
  • 2003: LPGA Championship, Women's British Open Champion
  • 2004: LPGA Championship
  • 2005: LPGA Championship
  • 2006: U.S. Women's Open Champion
  • 2008: Retired from the LPGA

• Sorenstam on Retiring

  "I have made a decision to step away from competitive golf after this season. Obviously this was a very difficult decision for me to make because I love this game so much. But it's the right one... I'm leaving the game on my terms."ESPN.com: Citing other priorities, Sorenstam to retire at end of season

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