About Annika...

Annika

Birth place: Stockholm, Sweden
Residence: Orlando, Florida
College: University of Arizona
Years as a Professional: 14
Total Career Wins: 89
LPGA Career Wins: 72
Major Wins: 10
Total career earnings: $22 million (The first player in
LPGA history to cross the $20 million mark.)

Biography
In her 15th year as a professional, Annika Sorenstam has become the most dominant women’s golfer and has transcended her sport to become a prominent mainstream athlete and celebrity. Throughout her storied career, she has rewritten the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards and events and brought unprecedented attention to women’s golf. Her career has changed how women’s golf is played, watched and covered, and she continues to have a positive impact on all of women’s sports.

At the age of 38, Annika has established herself as the most dominant women’s player of all time. Throughout Annika’s many successes on and off the course, she remains a sincere, down to earth and approachable person. Off the course, Annika loves cooking and spending time at home. With her unrelenting drive, storied golf career, academy and charitable institutions, Annika is motivated and is determined to bring women’s golf and sports to the mainstream.

Current Projects

ANNIKA Foundation
The ANNIKA Foundation provides inspiration to children in need through critical financial, physical and emotional support, and also helps
aspiring junior golfers follow their dreams through scholarships, education and new playing opportunities. The foundation was started in
2007 as a way to support causes that are near to her heart. Annika is also a national ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the
world’s largest wish-granting organization.

ANNIKA Academy
The academy is a state-of-the-art, “boutique” teaching facility at Ginn Reunion Resort, outside of Orlando, Fla. The academy opened in
August 2006 as a way to share Annika’s passion for golf and fitness, along with her own personal coaches, lead swing instructor Henri Reis,
and personal trainer, Kai Fusser. Their simple techniques allow players of all skill levels to reach their potential by transferring more
energy and power to the golf course. The Academy provides custom made corporate packages, individualized golf instruction, personalized
fitness programs, club fitting, and even the opportunity to play with Annika.

ANNIKA Course Design
Annika brings her personal philosophy to each course design or redesign hoping that competitive golfers and families alike can enjoy the
game of golf. Annika’s projects to date include golf courses in Shenzhen, China, South Africa, Charleston, South Carolina, Rossland, British
Columbia, Canada, South Korea and Malaysia.

ANNIKA Collection
Annika and Cutter & Buck joined forces to create a collection of women’s golf wear named the ANNIKA Collection. The line focuses on
being functional on the course, while utilizing the latest technological breakthroughs in fabric. With strong design input from Annika
herself, The ANNIKA Collection continues to outsell any of the other Cutter & Buck women’s lines, season after season.

ANNIKA Financial Group
ANNIKA Financial Group, LLC was created as a result of Annika’s passion to help other professional athletes protect their wealth while
assuring their peace of mind. The group will provide family-office services with a holistic approach, similar to a boutique firm. A personal
CFO will assist with certain financial matters unique to the needs of the high-net-worth family and professional athlete. ANNIKA
Financial Group, LLC is neither a registered investment advisor nor a registered broker-dealer and does not provide any investment
advice or investment-related services.

ANNIKA Wine
Annika has embarked on a project of passion with the country's oldest, continuously operated family-owned winery, Wente Vineyards.
Working closely with fifth generation Winemaker Karl Wente, Annika has created her namesake Syrah, ANNIKA, which will be released in
May 2009.

ANNIKA Fragrance
Annika has teamed with SA Fragrances to develop a signature fragrance, marking a first for a professional female golfer. Released Mother's Day 2009, the fragrance evokes the essence of Annika, a distinctive, casually elegant and naturally beautiful woman.

PLAYER INFORMATION
General Tournament Information | Course/Host Hotel Directions | Schedule of Events | Golf Course Information | Travel Stipend | Wire Transfer

NATIONAL CAR RENTAL
No hassle travel with National and the AJGA

OTHER INFORMATION
Withdrawal Policy | Pace of Play Policy | Code of Conduct | Non-Conforming Lists

GETTING INVOLVED
Playing in the Junior-Am | Volunteer at an Event | Become a Sponsor

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