I shot five under today and I am happy with my play heading into tomorrow's final round. Despite making a double bogey in each of the first two rounds, I managed to birdie six of my last 10 holes today to play myself into the last group tomorrow. I am tied for the lead at seven under and I look forward to the opportunity that awaits. Keep your fingers crossed.
Hej Annika
Wow, fantastic play!! Great scoring, had been following scores on line to the 5th, and then checked back this morning. Fantastic, what a back 9!!!
Good Luck.
Loom
Posted by: Loom | February 16, 2008 at 02:53 AM
Good Luck! Paws are crossed for you!
Posted by: Annika the Cat | February 16, 2008 at 07:43 AM
great round!
I'm so happy you are back!
:-)
Posted by: mr mac | February 16, 2008 at 07:48 AM
Our fingers are crossed and hearts very much excited!!
You're bouncing back in more ways than one!!
So very proud of you. Thnx for letting us share in your fun!1
Posted by: Golf54deciple | February 16, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Annika,
So thrilled for you! Great back nine yesterday...my whole house knows today at 3:30 pm - it's Annika Time!
Best of Luck - we will be cheering for you!
I hope you own those par 5's today. High Five and Knuckles all around...
Posted by: Jill B | February 16, 2008 at 10:56 AM
Annika;
Statement made you are back and ready for a great year. This is great for the LPGA nation and I'm sure that some one in Mexico is taking notice. May God bless you and keep you healthy and continued great play.
Jim
Posted by: Jim Funke | February 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM
I agree with Jill B and Jim F !!
Posted by: Golf54deciple | February 16, 2008 at 12:53 PM
Annika ... I Love You !!
Posted by: ANDY | February 16, 2008 at 01:32 PM
I will be watching tonight, good luck. Hope you get the first of many wins this year.
Posted by: ANDY | February 16, 2008 at 01:33 PM
My fingers are crossed. Can't wait to watch you break another record!
Posted by: Paula | February 16, 2008 at 05:38 PM
Dear Annika
I'm looking forward to announcing your win on my personal golf blog and GFW's blog on Monday.
You are an inspiration to golfers (and women) everywhere!
Golfgal
www.golfforwomen.com/magazine/blogs/golfgal
www.golfgal-blog.com
Posted by: Golfgal | February 16, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Annika,
Can you hear all of us shouting ANNIKA !!!
Now you can really just play Annika golf . . .
You're the best!!!!!
Posted by: Golf54deciple | February 16, 2008 at 08:43 PM
CONGRATS ANNIKA ON WIN NUMBER 70!!
FANTASTIC WIN!!
Posted by: Shauna | February 16, 2008 at 08:52 PM
You go girl!! What a way to start the year, Congrats on a great win! We will be watching & cheering for you all year. God Bless
Posted by: Kelly | February 16, 2008 at 08:59 PM
I am so excited having you back in the field and your win today in Hawaii was so exciting I was just holding my breath. Congratulations and hope to see you win a bunch more tournaments this year. Good Luck to you
Posted by: Leona Fisher | February 16, 2008 at 09:16 PM
FANTASTIC WIN!! This is 70th win on LPGA Tour.
You are inspiration!!!!! God Bless YOU.
Posted by: Peg | February 16, 2008 at 09:18 PM
GolfGal,
looks like it's time to "get to announcin'!!
Posted by: Golf54deciple | February 16, 2008 at 09:37 PM
CONGRATULATIONS ANNIKA!!!
Glad to see you back in the winner's circle! Enjoy your 1st 2008 win!
Posted by: Karen Ross | February 16, 2008 at 09:39 PM
Hi Annika,
Thanks for playing such good golf! So much fun to watch. Make sure you fit those well-deserved massages in! The season is only beginning. Congratulations to you and the ANNIKA team!
Posted by: Annika the Cat | February 16, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Annika, I am thrilled about your big win--CONGRATULATIONS! When those players came from behind to tie you, I thought, "This doesn't look good, they have the momentum." Then you kicked their behinds with two straight birdies and I said, "She's ba-aaaack!" This LPGA season is gonna be FUN! Go, Annika!
Posted by: Paul | February 16, 2008 at 09:51 PM
Congratulations Annika. All of us here at Gogie Girl are so happy for you and know it is going to be a special year for you. (By the way, you're inspiring Duffy!)
Posted by: Vicky | February 16, 2008 at 10:07 PM
I told my foursome Thursday morning that you would be the winner.....They bet me.
Today, you collected. Tomorrow I collect.
Congratulations and good luck at the Fields.
Posted by: Buzz | February 16, 2008 at 10:08 PM
Annika. What a great win! To see ANNIKA Golf being played again in the final round in the final pairing.That display of Golf today was just beautiful. Congratulations on Win # 70 on the LPGA tour. Your dedicated preparation for this new season has paid off.I wish you well in all your endeavors on the course and off.
Good Luck next week!
Posted by: Jeanette | February 16, 2008 at 10:55 PM
Annika,
I agree with Annika the Cat, much CONGRATS (and "thanks") to the ANNIKA TEAM. It takes an incredibly caring,committed group 100% "sold out" willing to help you climb another mountain (Killamangarro this time ???) and shine.
The LPGA will benefit greatly from having ANNIKA being "Annika" once again!!
And yes Buzz, have fun collecting from the non-believers !!
Posted by: Golf54deciple | February 16, 2008 at 11:04 PM
Annika, congrats on your 70th win! And thanks for doing it my hometown of Hawaii! It was a beautiful "blue sky" day. I worn blue for you too. Boy, did you show us that you're back as the same "ANNIKA". You cruzed in the beginning, but when the young guns came up with a birdie, you gave it right back to them. AWESOME! Thanks for signing my program and thanks for a great time. See you next week at KoOlina at the Field's Open. Go Annika!
Posted by: TLau | February 16, 2008 at 11:39 PM
Congratulations Annika, We knew you could do it , and would do it! It's just the beginning of a wonderful year to come. You are such a special person and an inspiration to so many of us " duffers ". Keep up the good work and your wonderful attitude. We will be watching and cheering you on, you are the best!!
Posted by: Connie | February 16, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Annika, Somehow I knew you would win this one. Congrats on #70, and many more in your grasp I know...will keep the TV on and cheering for you this season. Admire your mental game as well as the art and combination of skills, strength and persistence...go girl, go, go, go!
Posted by: Betty Floris | February 17, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Annika,
What a great day! This is why you're the best the game has ever seen, after a rough last season you start the year with a win! Where ever Lorena is in the world tonight I know she's thinking "Oh no, she's Back"
Congrats on #70 (I think you'll be close to 80 by the end of the year)
Posted by: Brandy | February 17, 2008 at 12:30 AM
I'm a big fan of the WTA's Justine Henin, and we always say Allez Justine!
I've missed seeing Annika at the trophy presentation last year, and I'm so happy to see her there again. Good luck on the rest of the year, we're rooting for you!
Allez Annika!!!
Posted by: ivybelle1 | February 17, 2008 at 03:04 AM
Annika,
Congratulations on win # 70!!!
As Mark Rolfing said during the broadcast, " to birdie 16, and 17 under pressure shows me she's back" and I would have to agree. This win is just the beginning!
What an inspiration you are!
Simply the Best!!
BK
Posted by: B. K. | February 17, 2008 at 07:03 AM
Annika,
Congratulations! It's great to have you back in the winner's circle. Your positive attitude, and belief that 'things happen for a reason' is an inspiration to us.
Posted by: Suzy | February 17, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Congrats Annika!
We were all pulling for you! I cannot wait until you and Lorena are in the same tournament and again, we'll all be pulling for you! Best of luck!
Posted by: Heidi | February 17, 2008 at 08:47 AM
GRATTIS Annika !
Underbart att se dig vara bäst igen ! Många roliga tävlingar på TV ser jag fram mot att få se dig i.
Posted by: AnitaL | February 17, 2008 at 09:32 AM
Congrats on winning. You made hitting the ball off the tee look effort less. Wishing you continuous wins for the 2008 season.
Posted by: Aqua | February 17, 2008 at 10:23 AM
GRATTIS ANNIKA!!!
Du är heeeelt fantastisk!!!
Följde dig online till elfte hålet igår och log stort i morse när jag såg på text-tv att du tog hem spelet! Underbar start på söndagsmorgonen! :)
Stort lycka till med resten av säsongen, vi följer dig med spänning!!!!
Posted by: ia | February 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM
Annika,
I am so glad your back and healthy! Let the games begin. Congratulations on your 70th win. What was going through your mine when you were looking at your putt on the 18th? Being that you already had the win in the bag was that little breath you took before putting to relax your shoulders for the putt or knowing that was it?
You Rock!!!!!
Posted by: Tammy | February 17, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Hey Annika, Great win, I was so excited watching and then could not get to sleep. I am SOOOOOOOOO happy for you. Keep up the good work and I will be watching. It was GREAT. Best Saturday evening I ave had in a long time.
Posted by: Dorothy | February 17, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Loom,
Thanks for your support. I appreciate it very much. It's nice to get off to a big start.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Mr mac,thanks for checking in and blogging. Appreciate your support.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Annika the cat - you make this blog fun. Thanks for your input. Have a good one.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Hi Golf54deciple - thanks for your comments. I am so happy to start the season with a win. Keep your fingers crossed for the rest of '08.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Jill B - hi there. glad to have you blogging with us. Thanks for your input and support.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Jill B - hi there. glad to have you blogging with us. Thanks for your input and support.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:27 PM
Buzz - keep collecting!!
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Congratulations!!It was great to see the absolute delight on your face after your win...Almost like it was your first win ever!!
Posted by: Joan | February 17, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Thanks Joan - it was a special day and win.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Paul - I could hear you screaming. Thanks for your support.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Karen - thanks for your comments. I appreciate your support.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Jim Funke, Thanks for your support. I appreciate it very much. It's nice to get off to a big start to the '08 season.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Hi Paula, thanks for keeping your fingers crossed. It helped.
Posted by: Annika | February 17, 2008 at 01:45 PM