If someone tells you that comebacks aren’t real, ignore them. There are plenty of living inspirations who keep proving that hardwork can help you experience miraculous moments. Here’s a prime example of it: 50-year-old Annika Sorenstam just won the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in golf, 13 years after stepping away from the sport.
This achievement holds massive gravity. Sorenstam is regarded as one of the most successful female golfers in history. Her accolades speak for themselves, and the Swedish golfer recently competed at the U.S. Senior Women’s Open at Brooklawn Country Club, in Fairfield, Connecticut.
To give you some context, Annika Sorenstam retired from professional golf in 2008. She called the curtain on her career after having won 10 major championships and more than 80 professional wins.
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Never did anyone think that Sorenstam would win a tournament again, but she did. She came back from a 13-year retirement to win the U.S. Senior Women’s Open 2021!
Annika Sorenstam had her husband and kids with her during the win
Family plays a special part in everyone’s life. For Annika Sorenstam, her family was the primary reason behind pushing her to compete in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open 2021. Before taking the decision to return, Sorenstam posed the question to her husband and kids and they were incredibly supportive of her desire.
“When I turned 50, we had a discussion. I said, ‘Do you want to see Mama play?’ And they said, ‘Yeah, we want to see Mama play,'” Sorenstam mentioned.
At the end of the tournament, everything was worth it. All of the hardwork Sorenstam had put in reaped success as she was drenched in champagne post-victory. “I think the joy and the happy tears, the moments, the journey, the shots, the friends, the family, everything has been great,” Sorenstam expressed.Annika Sorenstam wasted no time and went about her mission right from the first round. At the end of the tournament, she was eight strokes ahead of anyone else. This is such a comprehensive victory and a dominant one.
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Twitter went wild after the Swede’s comeback win
Twitter is a place to share your thoughts and opinion, and naturally, the social media platform went berserk after Annika Sorenstam won the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in Fairfield.
Annika Sorenstam is the 🐐. Retire from competitive golf 13 years ago, turn 50 this year, win the U.S. Senior Open by 8 shots. pic.twitter.com/qe8S47QnRi
— Chris Basnett (@HuskerExtraCB) August 1, 2021
Annika Sorenstam is such a boss. Great for the game back in her prime, just as great for the game today. Love to see her win again. 👏
pic.twitter.com/25533GNZPN— Nicole Rae (@NicoleRaeGolf) August 1, 2021
Wait a minute. You're saying Annika Sorenstam at her peak might have been good enough to play mens's college golf? Dude you're lucky she didn't – you'd get cleaned out. This is some nonsense.
— Hey there (@dolfinack) August 2, 2021
Annika Sorenstam just showed us what happens to talent over time https://t.co/E085H1ht5Y pic.twitter.com/86Y1NvU0Ll
— George Mentz JD MBA CWM (@GeorgeMentz) August 2, 2021
Congratulations Annika Sorenstam on your U.S. Senior Women’s Open win! You are truly an inspiration💕 https://t.co/entoirC2SY
— Jamie Taylor (@Jamiegolf84) August 2, 2021
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Annika Sorenstam retired in 2008 to focus on her family…
She comes back WITH her family and wins by 8 shots. Wow, wow, wow. What a year for golf! https://t.co/6rMd9pqrsP— Stephen Hicks (@StephenABC30) August 1, 2021
Annika Sorenstam the "GOAT" in women's golf!
— kenny H (@HeftiKenny) August 1, 2021
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