Annika Sorenstam refuses to rule out comeback
Annika Sorenstam ends her sparkling 15-year career, although a comeback remains a possibility
Annika Sorenstam finished seventh at the Dubai Masters where she ended her sparkling 15-year career - although a comeback remains a possibility.
The Swede ensured that there was a fitting ending when she birdied her final hole in competitive golf.
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An even nicer touch was the applause offered by her playing partners as she left the 18th green, a gesture she later described as heart-breaking.
With 89 career victories including 10 Majors, the 38-year-old claimed yesterday that she was “very happy” to be moving on.
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"I'm both happy and sad,” reflected Sorenstam. “The motivation is no longer there but I'm very proud of what I've achieved in the last 15 years.
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"Life goes on and I am very happy about my decision to move on.
"I feel very good about women's golf in general. It's on the rise and it will continue to grow. I think stepping away at this time is very appropriate."
However, the Swede admitted a comeback would be possible, stating: “"I have the option to do that and never say never but on the other hand, I feel great right now."
The Dubai Masters was won by German Anja Monke, seven shots clear of Sorenstam.
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