Annika Sörenstam is a Swedish retired professional golfer. She started practicing the sport at the age of 12 and turned professional in 1992. Annika Sörenstam won 90 international tournaments as a professional golfer, is the female golfer with the most wins, and is the only female golfer to shoot a 59 in competition. Annika Sörenstam won 72 official LPGA tournaments, 10 majors, and 18 international tournaments. Annika Sörenstam represented Europe in the Solheim Cup 8 times between 1994 and 2007. She is viewed by many as one of the best golfers in history and stepped away from the sport after the 2008 season.