Annika Sörenstam
Awards & Honours
48
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
4
Records
Annika Sörenstam's trophy cabinet is unmatched in women's golf. She holds the record for the most LPGA Tour victories by a female golfer with 72 official wins, plus 24 international victories. Her eight Player of the Year awards and six Vare Trophies demonstrate a level of sustained excellence rarely seen in any sport. She was the youngest inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame at the time of her selection in 2003.In 2021, President Joe Biden awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, recognizing her transformative impact on the sport and her humanitarian efforts. She was also named one of the 100 Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century by ESPN. Her legacy includes breaking the glass ceiling in men's professional golf and setting a new standard for professionalism and competitiveness.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Highest civilian honor awarded for contributions to the sport and society.
World Golf Hall of Fame
Inducted as the youngest member at the time for her extraordinary career achievements.
International Golf Hall of Fame
Recognized for her global impact on the sport of golf.
LPGA Tour Hall of Fame
Inducted for her unparalleled dominance and records on the tour.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Female Golfer of All Time
Top 100 Athletes of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
TIME
September 2003
The Queen of Golf
Sports Illustrated
2000
Dominance on the Green
Golf Digest
2003
Career Grand Slam
Records & Feats
Most Wins by a Female Golfer
Holds the record with 96 total professional wins (72 LPGA + 24 International).
Youngest World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Inducted in 2003 at age 32, setting a record for the youngest inductee at the time.
Only Woman to Shoot 59 in Competition
Shot a 59 at the 2003 LPGA Championship, the only woman to achieve this in tournament play.
First Woman in PGA Tour Event Since 1945
Competed in the 2003 Bank of America Colonial, breaking gender barriers in men's professional golf.