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Saturday, November 22, 2008

Sorenstam's storied LPGA career ends

Standing in the center of a sun-drenched 18th green, as waves of cheers rippled from a packed gallery, Annika Sorenstam hugged caddie Terry McNamara and took the flag from his hand.

Photo right: Annika Sorenstam, in her final event

Sorenstam has some work to do in farewell

Annika Sorenstam arrived at the first tee Thursday morning, shook a few hands and got a kiss on the cheek from Donald Trump.

Daly shoots 68 in Hong Kong Open

John Daly shot a 2-under 68 on Thursday to finish four strokes behind leader Liang Wen-chong halfway through the first round of the Hong Kong Open.

Sorenstam set for LPGA farewell this weekend

Annika Sorenstam typically asks for no more than 10 tournament passes in a normal week, enough to accommodate close friends and family. This isn't a normal week.

Photo right: Annika Sorenstam

LPGA offers 31 tourneys in '09, down from 34

The LPGA Tour will offer three fewer official events in 2009, the latest result of the global economic downturn and its effect on pro sports.

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