Annika Sörenstam retained her title by 6 shots
Annika Sörenstam retained her title by 6 shots

At the  US Open Women's Golf, played at Pine Needles GC, Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California. Anna Sorenstam retained her title by 6 shots from Kris Tschetter Her total score was 272 (-8). The winner’s share was $212,500. 

Annika Charlotta Sörenstam (born 9 October 1970) is a Swedish professional golfer regarded as one of the best female golfers in history.

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Before stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the 2008 season, she had won 96 international professional tournaments, making her the female golfer with the most wins to her name.

She had won 72 official LPGA tournaments including ten majors and 24 other tournaments internationally.