Not Shooting a Fabulous 59, But Annika Sorenstam Cherishes This Moment of Her Career the Most; She Has Many Reasons to Do So

Annika Sorenstam, a retired Swedish professional golfer, has had an amazing career with numerous victories. Her remarkable career boasts an impressive 90 international tournament wins as a professional, making her the female golfer with the most wins to her name. 

Yet, when asked about her most memorable victory, she finds it a tough choice, but there’s one that truly shines. Surprisingly, her pick didn’t revolve around her historic feat of shooting a score of 59 in a single round. In a podcast, the golf legend explained that while it was undoubtedly remarkable it held a distinct purpose, meaning, and timing in her career. 

Conquering the US Open and Achieving the Perfect 59

Winning the US Open in 1995 marked a significant milestone in her career, where she had to come from behind, facing off against Hall of Famer Meg Mallen to clinch the biggest tournament in women’s golf. This victory was a game-changer for her in many ways, especially since she was just a second-year professional in the LPGA. 

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But in the midst of all these remarkable achievements, there’s one moment that stands out and goes beyond mere statistics and scorecards. In the golfing world, shooting a 59 is akin to scaling Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen; it’s a feat so rare that only a select few have ever achieved it. 

While talking about his victories she says, ” I’ve always dreamed about winning the biggest tournament and the women’s golf, which is the US Open and I came from behind and you know, beat Meg Mallen who was one of the favorites and one of the top players in the world. And I would say that that victory was, you know, had, you know, such a big meaning in many, many ways.”

On the other hand, shooting a 59 served another purpose for Sorenstam. “But, you know, obviously shooting 59 is you know, but it has a different purpose, a different meaning, and a different time. But I would probably say that that victory was kind of what got me going.”

It was on February 22, 2001, during the second round of the Standard Register PING tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, where she sank that final putt on the 18th green. She had done what no woman had achieved before: carded a 59.

An Everlasting Legacy of ‘Mrs. 59’

After retiring in 2008, the veteran made a comeback like no other. At the age of 50, she secured a resounding victory in the 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, proving that her fire still burned bright.

Mrs. 59 dominated the LPGA Tour for seventeen long years with a remarkable 72 wins. Her legacy is not just in her titles, but also in being named the ‘Player of the Year’ eight times.

Annika’s legacy extends beyond scorecards and trophies, she embodies resilience– the ability to bounce back from setbacks and redefine what’s achievable. Her journey inspires generations of golfers to dream big and work relentlessly toward their goals. 

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