Sorensutam "Add to my career"... 'Vice President of the Golf Reporters Association'

Annika Sorenstam is seen playing with her son Will McGee at the family event PNC Championship. Photo by LPGA Tour website

[Asia Economy Reporter No Woo-rae] 'The legend of women's golf' Annika Sorenstam (Sweden) has added another career milestone.

The LPGA Tour announced on the 21st (local time) that "Sorenstam has accepted the proposal from THE ASSOCIATION OF GOLF WRITERS (AGW)" and "she has been appointed as the first female vice president in the history of the association." The Association of Golf Writers was established in 1938 with the purpose of improving and developing tournament coverage and working conditions. Tony Jacklin (UK), Bernhard Langer (Germany), Jack Nicklaus (USA), and Gary Player (South Africa) have served as vice presidents of this organization.

Sorenstam expressed, "I am very honored to be appointed as the first female vice president of the Association of Golf Writers," adding, "I received awards from this association in 2003 and 2005. I have always held gratitude and respect for golf journalists."

Sorenstam is a player who ranks third in all-time wins with 72 victories on the LPGA Tour. She won 10 major championships and was inducted into the Golf Hall of Fame. When the world rankings were established in 2006, she became the inaugural number one and held the top position for 1 year and 2 months until April 2007, retiring in 2008. Since then, she has undertaken various roles such as golf course design, operating a golf academy, captain of the Solheim Cup team, and president of the International Golf Federation (IGF).

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