Annika Q&A

April, 2009

Hi Annika,  I'll be attending the Solheim Cup in Illinois this summer. Will you be there watching or as part of the European team ? --Jackie

I will certainly be watching on TV. This is getting close to my due date…. It’s a fun event and the golf is always fabulous.

Hello Annika, can you tell me more about Annika Financial and what is Terry doing? So glad you keep in touch with all your fans. –Dorothy

The ANNIKA Financial is a boutique business that helps other athletes with their financials. We do the tax planning, bill paying and other accounting services etc. Terry is back on tour and is working with a Japanese player Momoko Uaeda.

Are you watching Natalie on Celebrity Apprentice? Did Trump try to get you to go on it?  Would you ever agree to go on the show?!! –Robert

I have watched Natalie several times on the Apprentice. I think she is doing a fabulous job. I asked her about her experience and it seems tough. I am not sure if that is something I would like to be part of…Mr. Trump did ask me, but I declined at this time.

Hi Mrs M.....just wondering.....will you be doing the head to head charity thing with Lorena in Mexico this year? --Buzz

Unfortunately, I will not participate this year. It’s been a blast in the past and hope to do it again sometime.

Did you miss playing in the Tavistock? --Buzz

I do. It was a lot of fun. I enjoyed playing against Paula last year and the years before that with the men. The atmosphere is great and you can’t beat playing on your home course with friends and family watching!

Hey Annika....On a light note, what did you think of fellow Swede Henrik Stenson stripping down to his Bjorn Borg jockey shorts to hit a shot from the water/mud at Doral? So much for stoic, boring Swedes, eh? --LoJo

I must say I was very surprised. It’s not really his personality. Maybe he is hoping for a new underwear contract…

I notice you've been wearing some of this springs Annika Cutter & Buck clothing line; but haven't seen any new items at their website. Will they be caring your clothithing or will you eventually offer it through the online store you've talked about starting? What about your Annika 59 buckle? I've seen it as one of the buckles shown at 59belts.com, but noticed that there is no firm mention or release of it as a retail choice. --Golf54Deciple

The spring line should out. We sell it at the Academy... In regard to the 59 belts, I am not really sure where they sell it. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

What did you think of the golf movie, 'Happy Gilmore'? Did you think it a little too golf-sacreligious about spoofing golf, or just good fun? Do you think professional golf could be played more lax instead of in it's rigid form? --CJ

I like Happy Gilmore. I think it’s a funny movie. Of course they have exaggerated it a bit, but I like the story and Adam Sandler is hilarious.

To what extent, if any, will be you be involved in this year's Solheim Cup? --Academy Grad

As of now, I have no plans of being involved this year. I will be tuning to the tube to see the excitement. However, I hope to be part of it the next time.

Hi Annika, how about a DVD along the lines of your book 'Golf Annikas Way'. It would be great to have something to remember you by. have fun. –Joy

Thanks for the idea. We have thought about, but decided not to. Please attend my Academy for lessons in person and share my passion for golf and fitness.

Hey Annika, What did you shoot on your first LPGA tournment? --Anna

I can’t remember, but my first event was in Tucson, Arizona. I made the cut and loved it!

Hi Annika: I see by one of your photos that you have a beautiful cat. It looks like a Brit or a Russian Blue? What breed is it and do you have anymore? My wife and and I have 7 including a siamese, a Scottish Fold,an Oriental, and 3 Devon Rex. –Keith

Good eye. Nelson is a true Russian blue. He is my darling and he will be 14 years soon.

I know its still early but I am curious--are you ready of divulge possible names? --Liz

Not yet…we are excited to find out what gender first. I was thinking about a poll on the blog for names. What do you think?

Have you heard from Terry Mac? Is he a caddie for an LPGA player or did he get hired by a PGA player? --Golf54Deciple

He is back on the LPGA and yes, I talk to him regularly. He is such a good friend and the memories we have together will never go away.