Home sweet home

I back home now after 30 hours of travel. It's fun to be away, but the old saying home sweet home is certainly true for me.

I am thrilled that I ended up with a win at the Dubai Ladies Masters. It was so great to be in contention again.  I had almost forgotten how much I love the feeling of coming down the stretch and battling for the trophy. My adrenalin was flowing and I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. I finally got a win and it was a nice way to end the season. I am excited for 2008, because my motivation is back!!

Comments

[Annika the Cat]

Hi Annika,
Glad you and Mike are back home. Along with everyone else, I'm sure that your cats are happy that you won too! So break out the cat treats and toys and celebrate!

[Robert (Minneapolis)]

Great win, Annika. Congratulations. Very excited to see you at the Open next summer now that your motivation is back!! Going to be a tremendous 2008!

Have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a great time skiing in Tahoe!!! :)

Squaw or Heavenly?!!!

[Aqua]

With your positive attitude and your will to do your best, there is no doubt that you are a winner. Congrats on the Dubai win.

I wish that it could have been televised. I enjoy watching your consistent and smooth golf swing.

Looking after things here in Palm Springs.

Merry Christmas and the very best to you and Mike for the New Year.

Aqua

[Susie]

Have a good break as you await a fabulous 2008, both in your golf and your personal life.

[Tiffany Schoning]

Hey Annika!
You have no idea how excited I was to see that you won this week! I'm so happy for you and soooo excited for next season after that win! You are so awesome! I hope you have an amazing Christmas and a great off season as well! Congrats again... Tiffany

[Golf54deciploe]

Annia,
30hr?? Geeezzzz!!! Glad you & Mike are back . . . as CHAMPIONS!!! It's fun to say that word because it's true in every way!!

Been really watching and listening to YOUR COMMENTS about how you've been adjusting to suttle and profound shifts in your life, and I'm really learning a lot about what it means to be "patient". It is certainly more than just gettin' through stuff.

Hmmmm . . . .Make a plan, take action, nuture with TIME.

Anyway, concerning "patience" the goal seems to be to come out with even more "child-like zeal and charisma". You know!! Just havin' a ball y'all !!

We salute you!!

[Chris Condon]

How does Annika handle jet lag? I have to travel to Europe from time to time. Europe is not as distant as Dubai, yet jet lag still gives me fits. I noticed that after the HSBC tournament in New Rochelle last July, the top LGPA players all flew over to Europe on Monday and were playing competitively at Evian on Lake Geneva by Thursday. How did they do it? I need at least 3 days to recover from jet lag.

[Marcus]

Fantastic! I'm so happy for you! You deserve it so much!

Merry christmas and happy new year!

[Mary E.]

What a true champ you are! I am so happy for you that you were able to end the year with a win - we knew you had it in you. Your determination and patience can teach the rest of us quite a lot. All good things come to people who are patient, right? Have a well deserved and restful holiday with the ones you love. Looking forward to your amazing golf dominance in 2008!

[John]

Annika,

In 2006 during an interview you made the following statement about a world golf tour.
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How has the women's European tour changed since your first appearance in 1993?

I'm sad to say that it hasn't changed much. They've got pretty much the same number of tournaments, although some of the purses have improved. But the best players still leave to play in the States. We certainly have the players in Europe - we have won the Solheim Cup [the ladies' equivalent of the Ryder Cup competition between Europe and the United States] twice out of the last four, after all. Perhaps it would be best if we had a world tour. That is a concept that all the tours should work on together.
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My question is, has there been any serious discussions about consolidating the various women's tours into one worldwide tour?

Thanks.

[Jan Ennis]

Congratulations, Annika! Great website, too! I am always pleased to see positive things happen for you. It has been my pleasure to work with the LPGA Tour, its players--and especially you, Charlotta and your lovely parents---in the area of Player Transportation for the past seven years during the Phoenix stop on the Tour. Regardless of how busy life is for me in the month of March, it is a week that I always find exciting and energizing! I look for you to do great things in 2008! Keep focused! Have a wonderful holiday season.
My best to you, Charlotta, Tom, and Gunilla!

[Sam]

Congratulations Annika. Great win.
You and Michelle Wie are my two favorite players.

[Peg]

You don't look just won Dubai Ladies Masters for the 2nd year in a row in this picture.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/tedxyz/IMG_9899sized.jpg

This is what I like about you. You're so compassionate. You did feel for Iben.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and Mike and to your whole family.

[Jenny]

Just started reading your Blog! I really like it. Although I am going to have to work on Mike and the Steeler thing. Growing up in EP, he needs to be rooting for the OH team. (Go Browns). Congrats on ending the year in such a positive way, and Best of Luck in 2008!

[Annika the Cat]

Peg,
Appreciate you providing that picture. If anybody ever wants to know what makes a true champion, that expression says it all.

[loom]

Hi Annika
The great champions like you and Tiger never give up until the ball is in the hole.
Merry Xmas to you and Team Annika.

[jerryc9308@yahoo.ca]

Annika. I have followed your career since 1993 when I read a magazine while undergoing a heart transplant in hospital. I have followed you since.
I have another challenge now with the finding of Iynphoma in my neck.
Your positive attitude and your great golf gives me some direction to tackle these challenges.
Have a great Xmas and looking forward to your golf year 2008

Take care, Jerry Cameron

[John]

Hi Annika,

Just a quick question about the Wendy’s 3 Tour Challenge.

You played in 1996, 1997 and 1998, skipped 1999 and 2000 then played again in 2001 but you haven’t played since 2001.

I just wondered why you haven’t played since 2001?

Thanks

[Anders Magnusson]

Rykten säger att du kommer verkligen hem till Jul. Tom bingolotto o grejjer :) jaha nu måste man titta på det också :)

[Anders Magnusson]

Och varför postar forumet mig som John jag är ju Anders Magnusson. och mitt namn står på andras inlägg?? skumt.

[Vip Malixi]

In a way, the injury and letdown in your game has a positive effect in the end: you've gained your motivation back!

I'm sure, winning regularly can make you feel like you've done it all and maybe even consider retiring. But now, facing the challenge to regain your quality game has probably got your juices flowing again--so maybe chef-dom can wait, eh Annika? After all, you can cook any time after you retire but to perform at the highest level, you can only achieve this now while you're still young.

I finally bought your book, "Golf Annika's Way", by the way (it's always sold out here in Manila) and I must say, it's the most useful and practical golf instructional book I've ever read (and I've probably gone through dozens). Aside from learning from it, I'm using it as a guide to teaching my 10-year-old daughter how to play so she can accompany me and my wife when we go golfing. Thank you so much for creating such a great and useful book.

I look forward to next year to seeing you more on the winner's dais.

[Frulls]

....hej hopp! Ser fram emot Bingolotto ikväll *ler*

//Frulls

[Jimmy]

Vill bara önska en God Jul och ett Gott Nytt År.

[Charlotte]

Congratulations, Annika, on your win in Dubai! My husband and I are thrilled for you and look forward to seeing more of you in 2008. Hope you have a nice break, a happy holiday, and lots of fresh pow in Tahoe! If you ever want to ski/ride Mammoth, let us know...

[Annika]

Frulls,

God Jul och heja Bingo lotto.

[Annika]

Thanks Charlotte, we are going skiing and I hope we have some fresh pow!!Have a happy new year.

[Annika]

Tack Jimmy, God Jul och Gott Nytt Ar tillbaka.

[Annika]

Vip, You're right - my motivation is back. Thanks for buying my book. Glad to hear it will help your game. If you like to know more, please check out my Academy. Information can be found at www.theannikaacademy.com. Best wishes for a great 2008.

[Annika]

Anders, det later skumt. Hoppas det loser sig. Tack for att bloggar med oss. Gott Nytt Ar.

[Annika]

John, in regard to your question regarding Wendy's Three tour. Every thing has to do with scheduling - it has been tough to go to Vegas that time of the year.Fun event tough.

[Annika]

Jerryc9308, best wishes for a quick recovery. Stay strong - remember attitude is everything. Cheers for a super 2008.

[Annika]

Jenny, Thanks for joining us on the blog. In regard to the football...I am staying out of it. Happy New Year.

[Annika]

Loom, thanks for your support. Best wishes for a great 2008.

[Annika]

Jan, thanks for your nice comments. We appreciate your help as a volunteer. Happy New year. See you in Phoenix in March.

[Annika]

Thanks Sam. I appreciate your support. All the best for 2008.

[Annika]

Marcus, Thanks for your support. It's nice to be in the winner circle again. Happy New year.

[Annika]

Mary E, thanks for your comments. It was a sweet win and it feels great to finish on a high. Best wishes for a great 2008.

[Annika]

John, Womens golf is growing, but I am not sure about a world wide tour. However, we have tournaments in several countries already. We are moving in the right direction, prize money, courses, fans, media coverage etc is increasing. Cheers for a great 2008.

[Marcia]

Annika, I am such a fan. You are truly the best in the world. I have followed you for 10 years when I started golf. I have your book, watched you personally at many tournaments. How do you stay so focused. What do you tell yourself to stay in the moment. I have often watched you and you seem so in the Zone. What are your secrets?