Live Chat With Annika

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Comments

[Mark]

Annika, how are you feeling?

[Annika]

Hi everybody. Welcome to my blog.

[Golf Nut]

Your blog is sweet!!

[Maxwell]

How is your back feeling?

[Mike]

I agree....great videos!!

[John]

Annika,

There is a rumor that LPGA tour Commissioner Carolyn Bivens will grant Michelle Wie a 2008 LPGA tour card, bypassing q-school.

Any truth to that rumor and would you be in favor of granting Michelle Wie a 2008 LPGA tour card?

Thanks

[Matt]

hey this blog is pretty sweet.

[andi]

Hi Annika,

This is so much fun. I had no idea you were doing this today and just came to your blog for the first time via LPGA.com. I will be coming to your academy soon and am beyond excited. I have been called a golf evangelist by my best friends husband because I love the game so much. Can't wait to meet you if your're there.

[Annika]

Hey John. I have not heard that one yet. The last I heard she was studying at Stanford.

[Annika]

Thanks Matt. I appreciate that.

[Annika]

Andi...I look forward to seeing you at my Academy. We are very proud of our facility and our team!

[Annika]

Hi Maxwell. I am feeling good and I am excited to play this week.

[Maria]

Who are you playing with tomorrow? All the best this week!

[Lawrence]

Hello Annika:

It has often been reported that you carefully track your golf statistics. Can you comment on what software you use?

[Bubs]

Annika,
Congrats on the launch of your blog! How are you feeling this week?

[Rachael McMillen]

Hey Annika,

Great site. Good luck at the ADT, can't wait for 2008 season & you back on top!!

[Jerry]

Annika, I have heard you mention your "brand." What exactly do you mean by "build your brand?"

[Annika]

Welcome Buds. This is fun. I am feeling great- thanks.

[Champagne Girl]

Annika - it is great to see you playing well in the last few months!

Did you ever drink that champagne from St Andrews?

[Annika]

Maria - I am playing with Laura Diaz tomorrow. You should come and watch.

[Annika]

Lawrence,

Thanks a lot! I feel great and I'm excited about the week...great course, players, and of course prize!

[Annika]

Hi there. Glad to hear from you Champagne Girl. Of course I enjoyed the bottle from St Andrews. Hope all is well with you.

[Matt]

ya really 1 million dollars if you win that would be pretty sweet.

[Annika]

Jerry, great question!

In order to have a genuine brand, you must consistently deliver a promise that is genuine and distinct in people's minds. I try to deliver the promise of "inspirational experiences" through all of my businesses. I hope that makes sense.

[Annika]

Rachael, Glad that you have joined the blog. I look forward to 2008. Keep your fingers crossed!!

[AB]

Knowing how competitive you and Tiger are, and being that he has his own little cub now, are there future plans for a little Annika (or Mike)?

[Rachael]

Annika,

What do you think it will take to win the ADT? 10-15 under?

[Champagne Girl]

Everything good here - just wish I could see you play in person more often.

I hope I need to get the champers ready for Sunningdale next year! I think it will be a good year for you!

[Jerry]

Wow...sounds like you know what your talking about. Good luck with everything!

[Annika]

I know, the one million dollar firstprize is sweet.

[Annika]

I would love to win at Sunningdale next year !! See you there. Take care.

[Annika]

It really depends on the weather...it's a tough golf course, though it's in great shape. Also, since we're starting from scratch on Saturday and Sunday, anything could happen.

[Annika]

AB - Mike and I have plans to start a family, but not yet. I am focusing on my golf next year and want to get back to the top.

[Diane]

Hi Annika,
Great website. What do you think of the LPGA's policy following the PGA Tour's policy of drug testing?

[Matt]

Annika when is the next time you plan to play in the Canadian Womens Open. Because i would like to go to that tournaent one day(being from Canada).

[Annika]

Matt...I plan on playing Canada next year. The past couple years it has conflicted with the LET tournament that I host in Sweden.

[Annika]

Diane - the LPGA is very commited to the new drug policy. As a matter of fact, I am on the board and I am proud to see the LPGA take a stand on this issue.

[Matt]

I agree i think that drug policy is a good idea basicly all sports have it i think.

[Maxwell]

OK...good luck this week. Is this your last tournament?

[Annika]

Thanks. Actually I play in Australia in a couple weeks for the Lexus Cup. I captain the world team Vs. Se Ri and the Asian team. Should be fun! Then the next week I defend in Dubai.

[Maria]

Annika,

I heard you have started a foundation - what is that all about?

[Lisa]

NÄr spelar du i SVerige nästa gång?

Jag vill gärna se dig spela 2008

[Annika]

Hey Maria...I'm glad you asked! The ANNIKA Foundation was started this year as a way for me to give back. I followed my dreams as a little girl in Sweden and I've accomplished more than I ever thought possible. I want to help children and grow and follow their dreams. If that includes golf...even better!

[Annika]

Spelar min tävling i augusti. Det ser jag fram emot! Vi ses

[Annika]

Thanks everybody for joining today. This was great fun!! I am planing on doing this regularly. Time to get ready for tomorrow. I am off early. All the best.

[Matt]

Well good luck this week ill be watching and good luck in 08.

[Champagne Girl]

Thank you Annika for giving up your time!

[sidterry]

Glad to see the q/a session on the site but unfortunately I didn't see any link when I got it up.

I wanted to know if Annika ever tried to mark her ball with a line as some others do as to improve their direction with putts.

[Dave]

Annika,
I think Michelle Wie is a great person. She signed my hat and was really friendly. Do you like her?

[Bastiaan]

Hi Annika,

How do you think about making swing changes? What is the trick to make it permanent? I am working on my backswing plane but can't seem to get it just right. I check it over and over again in the mirror and make a lot of rehearsels before I swing.