The 10-time main winner introduced that she is going to make her comeback on the Gainbridge LPGA Championship which is held on February 25-28.
“Quite a bit has modified for the higher throughout that point, most notably the start of our two youngsters. Ava and Will are excited to see ‘Mama’ play. I’ve to confess if this event hadn’t moved to our dwelling course, it by no means would have crossed my thoughts to enter.
“Nevertheless it is smart to take action, not simply because it is going to be a ‘dwelling recreation,’ but additionally as a result of my purpose, schedule allowing, is to play within the U.S. Senior Girls’s Open later this summer season. To work towards that purpose, I’ve realized that I want extra event reps to have an opportunity to succeed in my potential. I am not anticipating a lot, however I stay up for the problem!”
Sorenstam performed her first Tour occasion in 1993 and in 2003, grew to become the primary lady to play in a males’s PGA Tour occasion in 58 years.
She received 72 LPGA Tour titles throughout her time on the golf course, the third most of all time. She has additionally been inducted into the LPGA Corridor of Fame.
“It is all about opening doorways. That is one factor I’ve discovered. I’ve heard from lots of people. You’ll be able to think about plenty of opinions, plenty of feedback and I hear clearly what these individuals say. I do know they see it in a different way. However I pay attention and I embrace all of them.”
She was additionally a part of the superstar subject on the season-opening Diamond Resorts Match of Champions final month.
World No. four Nelly Korda stated the return of such a legend was “actually cool.”