Golf News - Annika Sorenstam ends prolific career at Nykredit Masters

The Nykredit Masters signalled the end of one of golf’s most celebrated lady golfers – Annika Sorenstam. Sorenstam finished her professional career in Europe with a third place finish at the tournament. Sorenstam closed on 2-under 71 in the Ladies European Tour event – finishing some five shots behind Martina Eberl.

Sweden’s finest golf export scored three birdies and one bogey to finish the European event on 9-under 210. The golfing legend that is Sorenstam has 10 major tournament wins and 72 LPGA titles to her name, including three LPGA victories this season. The Swede decided to retire this year to pursue her own business interests.

The overall winner tied with Sorenstam in second place before the final round – she overcame a 6-shot shortfall to secure the title – one stroke ahead of England’s Melissa Reid – shooting 66 including eight birdies and one bogey to finish on 14-under 205. It was the German’s second win in Europe since beginning her profession European career in 2003.

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