Golfer Annika Sorenstam has one the most beautiful swings in golf. From the moment she joined the Ladies' Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour, that swing has helped her become one of the best female golfers in the world. Twice Sorenstam has captured the U.S. Women's Open (1995 and 1996), won the LPGA Player of the Year Award (1995 and 1997), and earned the Vare Trophy, given to the golfer on the LPGA Tour with the lowest scoring average (1995 and 1996). Only 27 years old, the Swedish star should be a dominant figure in women's golf for years to come.

Growing up

Athletic family

Annika (Ah-nick-ah) Sorenstam was born October 9, 1970, in Stockholm, Sweden. She got her love of sports from her parents. Both her mother and father participated in athletics, including basketball, handball, track and field, and golf. "Sports has always been a big thing at home," Sorenstam explained to Golf Magazine. She often...