Colorado Springs, Colo. (Jan. 27, 2010) – Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam has been named the honorary chair for the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open, to be conducted at The Broadmoor, July 4-10. The Broadmoor was the site of Sorenstam’s first U.S. Women’s Open victory in front of a record-setting crowd in 1995. "I am extremely honored to be able to serve in this role with the USGA," said Sorenstam. "The U.S. Women's Open is our premier championship and when I won at the Broadmoor in 1995, it was my first professional victory in the United States. Both the championship and the venue will always hold a special place in my heart and I look forward to going back.”
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This is great news Champ!
Little a can come along. She is a USGA member and you can show her around. And who knows The Broadmoor better than you! Purrfect.
Go ANNIKA!!!
AtC
Posted by: Annika the Cat | January 27, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Go ANNIKA! that is awesome that that was your 1st tournament to when.
Posted by: Anna Lesemann | January 27, 2010 at 07:15 PM
I can remember you winning that first U.S.Open like it was yesterday.....so how come I can't remember what I had for dinner last night?
Congratulations Ms Chairman.....
Posted by: Buzz | January 28, 2010 at 11:37 AM
What an amazing way to "come back"...especially at Broadmoor.
Posted by: Jill B | January 28, 2010 at 11:53 AM
How cool is THAT! What all will you be doing as Hon Chair? Must be touching to return to the site of your first win. I remember watching the split screen of you on one side and Meg putting. I knew you were going to be a great champion based on your reaction (so genuine) when that putt didn't go in. It meant so much to you!
I had already planned to attend in 2011 as I have family out there. Hey bloggers, any one up for having a blog party? We can all wear our Academy gear! I'm up for coordinating it!
Look out Academy team, March is fast approaching!
Posted by: 31 Putz | January 29, 2010 at 10:35 AM
31 Putz,
We're up for a party! We plan on being there as both volunteers and fans. Looks like we'll be seeing you again.
Congrats to you Annika! I'm sure this means alot to you and coming back to the Broadmoor will no doubt be very special. We look forward to seeing you there...
K
Posted by: B. K. | January 29, 2010 at 01:57 PM