16 Results for annika sorenstam

LPGA working to re-establish footing

Eric Adelson, Special to ESPN.com

The LPGA Tour seemed to lose its way for a time, following the money instead of keeping its eye on the prize: long-term viability. Acting commissioner Marsha Evans is working to reconnect with the tour's roots to renew interest in women's golf.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Given record in biggest events, Wie's first win could have major implications

Eric Adelson, Special to ESPN.com

How will Michelle Wie fare in her first year on the LPGA Tour as a full member? Well, a win is definitely within the realm of possibility. And there's a good chance it will come in 2009's first major, writes ESPN.com's Eric Adelson.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2008

Wie proves again how crucial she is to LPGA Tour's future

Eric Adelson, Special to ESPN.com

Love her or hate her -- and many fans seem to fall on the not-so-favorable side of that debate -- Michelle Wie draws eyeballs to women's golf like nearly no one else. That was never more evident than during her 68 on Saturday during the penultimate round at LPGA Tour Q-school, writes ESPN.com's Eric Adelson.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2008

Wie's career will hit crucial crossroad this week at Q-school

Eric Adelson, Special to ESPN.com

When Michelle Wie tees off at LPGA Tour Q-school this week, one thing is certain. Both parties need each other to help their brands and their futures, writes ESPN.com's Eric Adelson.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2008

Bivens' missteps starting to add up

Eric Adelson, Special to ESPN.com

LPGA Tour commissioner Carolyn needs a wake up call after her latest miscalculation resulted in the league rescinding its controversial English speaking policy on Friday, writes ESPN The Magazine's Eric Adelson.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

WE GOT … NOW

Eric Adelson

Think women have no game? You don't know what you're missing.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008

Wie to return at LPGA's Ginn Tribute next month

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

Michelle Wie plans to play in the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika in Mount Pleasant, S.C., starting May 31. An official announcement is planned for Monday.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2007

Rolex Rankings tweak expected to lower Wie

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

The Rolex Rankings, unveiled in February by women's golf's major sanctioning bodies, were tweaked on Wednesday in a move expected to greatly affect the rankings of Michelle Wie and LPGA rookie Morgan Pressel.

Story | Conversation | August 02, 2006

Wie, others should find a role model in Pak

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

When Se Ri Pak first joined the LPGA, she was the only Korean. The fact that there are now 31 others on tour only begins to explain her impact, writes Eric Adelson.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2006

More bad news for Bivens

Eric Adelson

...women's sports leagues. When Wie and Morgan Pressel and Paula Creamer and Natalie Gulbis and Annika Sorenstam and a host of Korean stars are on a beautiful course with The Golf Channel cameras...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | June 08, 2006

Korean players lost in translation on LPGA

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

With 32 Koreans, many of whom do not speak English, on its tour the LPGA must find a better way to help these players with life in the U.S.

Story | Conversation | March 28, 2006

Was there an error in judgment in Wie ruling?

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

Just because a reporter paced off Michelle Wie's drop and found it to be closer to the hole, Eric Adelson wonders, does that warrant a DQ?

Story | Conversation | October 20, 2005

With all eyes on Wie, she's DQ'd from Samsung

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

Michelle Wie can't go anywhere on a golf course without plenty of eyes tracking her every move. As Eric Adelson writes, that's exactly what got her disqualified on Sunday.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2005

Wie saves the best for last

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

Frustrated with a 2-over score through 17 holes, Michelle Wie silenced her doubters with one mighty swing.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2004

Add 'Dee' to WNBA and what do you get?

Eric Adelson, ESPN The Magazine

Memo to the WNBA: You're getting the best marketing tool you could hope for in Diana Taurasi. Use her well.

Story | Conversation | March 18, 2004