Annika Sorenstam: "I'm Not a Social Golfer"

10/2/2008 8:10:19 PM

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HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – Annika Sorenstam is headed into the stretch run of her final LPGA season still exuding the same competitive drive that has carried her this far.

“I’m not a social golfer,” she said matter-of-factly Wednesday when asked about what she’ll do once through on tour.

Getting married, motherhood and some down time without clubs in hand will be more her style soon. Maybe a trip back here to relax and use the spa in the luxe Ritz-Carlton resort. Enjoy a little high-class food and wine.

But not just yet.

“I try not to think about it,” she said. “I am still so competitive. This is what I have done for over 20 years. I’ve done this for a very long time. It’s just something that’s in me.”
 

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