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Hours After Being a Part of the ANGC Member Club, Annika Sorenstam and Other Women Legends in Sports Announce Major News

Published 10/28/2023, 10:19 AM EDT

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Though she retired fifteen years ago, Annika Sorenstam is a name that still reverberates in the golf world. The thriving legacy of the Wonder Lady with 94 wins is commendable. She had a full-fledged career with several accolades added to her name, but recently she added another laurel to her achievement cabinet.

Sorenstam has been included as the latest member of the Augusta National Golf Club. Now, hours after her recent reward, the golf goddess is looking forward to a new venture as part of her women’s empowerment endeavors.

Annika Sorenstam is joining hands for her latest women empowerment venture

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The tower of women’s golf Annika Sorenstam is still contributing to the golf world at the age of 53. She already has done well on the career money list thanks to her record-breaking performances. Now, as per the latest news, she has been included in the Augusta National Golf Club by the chairman, Fred Ridley. 

The club, which was criticized for excluding women’s participation, has been more open since 2012 and has tried to include more women. Now, Sorenstam is a part of it as well. Hours after that, Sorenstam began another feminist movement to promote women’s golf. 

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A recent post was shared from her Instagram account. In the video, Annika Sorenstam, Billy Jean King ( tennis player), and Lyn St. James (a former race car driver) can be seen talking about the Parity Week presented by Gainbrige. Three events will be organized under the supervision of these three pioneers. From November 6th to 12th, 180 female athletes will be participating for a whopping prize money of $13 million. 

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This initiative is a venture to elevate and spread women’s sports. Sorenstam is quite fueled after her inclusion in ANGC by the chairman. The chairman even expressed a few words about the former golfer in delight.

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Fred Ridley’s stance on Annika Sorenstam’s inclusion in ANGC

Annika Sorenstam’s name is imprinted in the history of golf. Moreover, her inclusion in a women’s exclusive club is yet another glory for the record lookbook. On this special occasion, Fred Ridley was delighted.

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He stated, “I’ve known Annika for quite some time, and I think she is going to be a great addition to the club. I can tell you, she can still play, and she was just a delight to be with. We have a number of women members and we have for quite a few years. I think it made us a better club, and they are an integral part of our culture”. What do you think of Annika Sorenstam’s new initiative and her being part of the famous club now? Let us know in the comments below. 

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Suchita Chakraborty

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Suchita is a golf writer for EssentiallySports who was chosen in the recent ‘ES Draft’ round for her in-depth coverage and knowledge of the sport. Even as a budding writer, she has captivated readers through her ability to bring the sport to life through her articles, especially when it comes to golf's latest hot topic, the merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. Suchita draws her inspiration from one of the legends in women’s golf, Annika Sorrenstam.
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Prateek Srivastava

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