Happy Thanksgiving

I wanted to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving. This is a time to be thankful for life and what it brings. I am very fortunate to be surrounded by friends and loved ones. I am thankful to be living my dream. Golf has taken me all around the world and introduced me to many wonderful people. The memories have enriched my life and I feel very lucky. Enjoy this holiday weekend.

Comments

[Stuffed]

I love the turkey day - hope you had a great one!

[Greg]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Annika!

[kathinmtpsc]

happy thanksgiving to you and all others. i have been keeping up with your blog and watching some of the videos and i believe you have come full circle with golf and your life. the theme share my passion is such an unselfish act by you and i thank you for sharing it with others. i think of all the young kids you inspire to become as talented and happy as you. for you i think its about giving back and sharing the possibilities of reaching dreams.if its one thing i have learned about life the more we give the more we get back. God has blessed you with a wonderful gift and now you are sharing it with all. thank you, kath P.S. when are you going to start on Patriots point in Mt P. it sure needs a change. its too easy.

[Dana L.]

Happy Thanksgiving Annika--I was with my parents today and my dad watches The Golf Channel. He told me that you had a herniated disc and were back on tour. I was diagnosed with a slight herniated disc one month ago. I am wondering if you would share the name of the person/place where you had rehabilitation, if you are permitted to share the information. I am also wondering which disc you injured (if you don't mind sharing that, I understand if you want to keep that private). Mine is between the L2-L3 which I am told is less common than the lower discs. I'm at the information gathering stage with this, since it is all new to me. I've never had any back problems before I turned 40 this year :) I would appreciate any information you can share, and I'm hopeful that this will improve when I heard that you were able to return to golf so quickly. Your story inspired me, thank you!

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[Annika]

Here is answer to kathinmtpsc. We are in the permit stages with Patriots Point. I agree with you, it needs a face lift. We have great ideas and I can't wait to get going on this project. It's in a great location and it has lots of potential.

[Annika]

Dana,
I am sorry to hear about your disc problems. It's not a fun thing!! I worked with some therapists in Melbourne, Florida. It took a lot of hard work and consistent rehab sessions. I feel great now and I am back to my full training schedule. I wish you the best.

[Sudhi]

Annika, around this time last year, you were in Florida (Orlando, I believe) doing a photo shoot for Callaway. I knew a girl who worked in the shooting and asked her if she had the opportunity to give you the message that being a big fan of yours I named a kitten we rescued 'Annika'. I don't think she got to give the message to you directly but maybe through one of your staffs. So here we are a year later and Annika grew up to be the cutest, spunkiest black and white cat.

[Robert (Minneapolis)]

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I will certainly keep posting my comments and thoughts. I enjoy watching "ANNIKA TV," especially where you are shown away from the course - like the one where you "sliced" your arrow! Very funny commentary. Put more of these type on the blog. It's fun for us to see you in these situations, as opposed to always watching you go fairway/green/birdie!! :-)

Incidentally, and I'm sure you don't remember most people since you meet so many, but I got my photo taken with you during a practice round when the Samsung was at Rush Creek ('99) and I had you sign it just after you arrived for the Solheim - as you and your ex were walking on the cart path alongside the driving range (Interlachen completely renovated the range, by the way - much better now). Just a little FYI!

[Mike McGee]

Another reason to be thankful...Arkansas just beat LSU...the Buckeyes still have a shot at playing for the National Championship!! :)

[The Constructivist]

Quick good luck at the Lexus Cup! And wondering what you think of my idea of setting up an off-year international match-play event featuring the winning and losing teams of the Solheim and Kyoraku Cups facing off against each other.

http://mlyhlss.blogspot.com/2007/09/post-solheim-cup-wrap-up.html

[Golf54deciple]

Mike,
You're so funny!! YUP!! Arkansas finally showed their passion in beating LSU on the national stage, so GO PigSooee!!

Looks like the Buckeyeys are still in the picture it's true, but gosh will they end up playing U of Hawaii or what?? Missou?? Kansas??

Will be fun to see what comes out of the wash today!

[Peg]

Annika,
I trust you had Happy Thanksgiving. I did!
Lexus Cup is coming up. When are you going announce your captain's picks?
I went to official site of Lexus International and Asia teams have 8 players listed.
I am enyoying Annika's Blog. It's neat to talk to you and you take the time answer.

[Annika]

Peg, I have decided on my captains pick for the Lexus Cup. We are waiting for the latest sponsor pick...we have a strong team!!It will be announced in a few days.

[Annika]

The team for the Lexus Cup is officially picked. The players are Suzann P, Cristie K, Natalie G, Stacy P, Brittany L, Angela Park, Nicole Castrale, Maria Hjorth, Nikki Campbell, Catriona Matthew, Morgan Pressel and myself.

[Peg]

I like your captain picks. Nicole Castrale and Catriona Matthew are strong players and they never give up. I like sponsor picks Stacy P and Nikki Campbell.
You have strong team. Good luck!
I will be following on my computer.
Do you think blog from Australia? It would interesting. You will be very busy so if don't it will OK.

[Cindy]

Annika,
Have you ever considered doing Celebrity Apprentice, LPGA style? You would rock as the female Donald Trump (much cuter). Get 12 eager beavers to compete and see who can conduct the most productive business out on the golf course. :)
I'm excited about the team you put together for the Lexus Cup, it should be a great show. Good Luck!

[Annika]

Cindy - creative idea you have. That would be funny!!