Annika Meets the Boys at Colonial [Finishes Day +1]

CBS Sports/USA Network and PGA.com ^ | May 22, 2003 | Jim Nantz

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LPGA player Annika Sorenstam will be teeing off shortly in a men's PGA event at the Colonial Country Club [the first time in 60 years this has happened]

Live shot for shot coverage as long as she is in contention to make the cut on USA Networks, PGA Radio is free today for those cubicle bound and wanting live update (link included)

[1Old Pro]

This long dogleg left requires a draw off tee and a long approach shot. The green can be tricky.

[jgrubbs]

Did you notice in my post #170 that it says "Annika Sorenstram hit his Tee shot".

[Teacher317]

10th (par 4, 404 yds): On the fairway twice, birdie putt is short, makes par.
11th (par 5, 609 yds): On the fairway all three shots, birdie putt is short, makes par.
12th (par 4, 443 yds): On the fairway, second shot on the rim of the green, makes par.
13th (par 3, 178 yds): 3 inches off of the carpet, birdie putt is GOOD!
14th (par 4, 457 yds): On the green in two, long birdie putt is 6 inches short, makes par.
15th (par 4, 430 yds):
16th (par 3, 188 yds):
17th (par 4, 383 yds):
18th (par 4, 427 yds):

[jackbill]

While Sorenstam is at a disadvantage because she is not as long as PGA players, if she can handle the pressure, she could make money on the PGA Tour.

It is said that she drives 275 yards. I'm waiting to see that 13 year-old girl from Hawaii who is said to drive 300 yards. She's supposed to play a "rookie" PGA tournament in a bit.

[KellyAdmirer]

Btw, did you realize there is a LPGA event this weekend? Not getting a lot of press, is it?

[You Dirty Rats]

If she can handle the pressure of this mega-event (and so far it looks pretty good), then she can handle the pressure of the Tour.

Something tells me that Bank of America is going to be signing Annika to a big fat endorsement contract!

[1Old Pro]

15 is another birdie opportunity:

Your tee shot must navigate a gauntlet formed by out of bounds to the right and trees to the left. A short approach makes birdies possible on this two-tiered green.

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[NittanyLion]

Within 6 inches from 35 feet? Wow.

[1Old Pro]

Why is she wearing a bowling shirt?

[You Dirty Rats]

She does drive it 300 yards. When she warmed up a week ago Monday for a Men's qualifier, the men were stopping and watching her.

[Guillermo]

Hey, I'm rooting for her. I hope she wins.

But remember, this is a 72 hole tournament. She's played 3.

[kjam22]

LOL

[Teacher317]

Tied for 10th at 1 under (par is tied for 22nd).
Leaders (Gay, Henry, Andrade) are at -3.
11 of top 21 started on the back 9.

[Guillermo]

She's European, they always wear dorky clothes.

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[Teacher317]

Announcers called it 25 ft... I'm terrible at eyeballing distances, and the announcers aren't helping me! ;^)

[You Dirty Rats]

Actually 5. And she's 1-under par.

She put the ball within 35 feet on the second shot of a 457-yard Par 4. That answers the question about whether she is strong enough to play.

Wonder what Chuck Barkley will have to say about this!

[lunatic12]

ANNIKA...THE SEABISCUIT OF GOLF TODAY!

More like the Ruffian of golf, but let's hope the story doesn't end that way.

[Teacher317]

10th (par 4, 404 yds): On the fairway twice, birdie putt is 18" short, makes par.
11th (par 5, 609 yds): On the fairway all three shots, birdie putt is 10" short, makes par.
12th (par 4, 443 yds): On the fairway, second shot on the rim of the green, makes par.
13th (par 3, 178 yds): 3 inches off of the carpet, birdie putt is GOOD!
14th (par 4, 457 yds): On the green in two, long birdie putt is 6" short, makes par.
15th (par 4, 430 yds): Drive is barely left of the fairway. First fairway missed.
16th (par 3, 188 yds):
17th (par 4, 383 yds):
18th (par 4, 427 yds):