The legacy Annika Sörenstam holds in the world of golf is truly a long one. Sörenastam has registered her name in the books of golf world history on more than one occasion. Recently, the LPGA sensation has added yet another memorable achievement to her already long list of achievements.

Congratulations were set in order as the chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club announced Annika Sörenstam to be their recent member. It is a refreshing sight to see a woman make it to the Augusta National Club. It formerly existed as an exclusionary club with almost no female representation. However, things turned around as the club added its first-ever female member back in 2012. Annika Sörenstam is now adding herself to the list of prestigious women in the world of golf who have made it to this famous club.

Annika Sörenstam enters the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club

The legacy of Annika Sörenstam in the world of women’s professional golf is truly incomparable. Even after fifteen years of Sörenstam formally retiring from professional golf, her record-breaking lead on the career money list still lives on. Another feather has recently been added to this golf star’s hat full of wins.

Fred Ridley, who is the chairman of the Augusta National Golf Club, recently announced Annika Sörenstam as the latest member of the ANGC. The chairman of the club expressed his excitement to have a legend like Sörenstam be a part of their highly valued club. Augusta National Club has been criticized for its lack of female representation in the past. However, they have made attempts in the last decade to undo the exclusionary system and include more women in the club.

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Fred Ridley said, “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.”

Ridley expressed his views upon the admission of Sörenstam to his prestigious forum. He also talked about how Annika would be a great addition to the club. It comes as another landmark in the long legacy that Annika has built in the world of golf at large. This LPGA pro is truly a living inspiration for all of us.

Sörenstam and her embellished legacy

Annika Sörenstam has truly had a career full of achievements. Her legacy cannot be compared to remotely anything or anyone. Her career-long achievements are on the wall of fame in golf. She has won 94 times throughout her career. Sorenstam also leads the career money list on the LPGA, even after fifteen years of retirement.

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It is safe to say that Annika has made it to the books of golfing history multiple times. Sorenstam is truly a living legend. Her recent inclusion in the formerly exclusionary club marks yet another win in her long-lasting track record. What do you think of Annika’s recent historic celebratory moment? Share your views in the comments section below.

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