San Diego Country Club, August 19, 2025
News Summary
Annika Sorenstam, renowned for her legendary golf career, returns to the U.S. Senior Women’s Open as she aims for a second title at the San Diego Country Club. At 54, she continues to showcase exceptional skills, competing against top players like Karrie Webb and Juli Inkster. The event highlights the growing prominence of senior women’s golf, with Annika balancing her competitive spirit alongside family and philanthropic endeavors. With the course set up for precision play, all eyes are on her to potentially make history by becoming the first two-time winner.
San Diego — Annika Sorenstam Chases a Second Senior Crown at the U.S. Senior Women’s Open
A familiar face in a new chapter
The golf world is watching San Diego Country Club this week as Annika Sorenstam, the Swedish legend, tees it up in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open. She arrives at 54 and still playing like someone who refuses to let the scorecard boss her around. Over the years she’s picked up major wins — including victories in 1995, 1996 and 2006 — and now she’s chasing another slice of history: a second Senior Women’s Open title.
Why this week matters
This championship is for players 50 and older, and it brings together a who’s who of women’s golf. Along with Annika, names like Karrie Webb, Leta Lindley, Juli Inkster, Liselotte Neumann and Annika’s sister Charlotta Sorenstam are in the field. The event has become one of the few places where veteran female pros get the spotlight they deserve — even if it still flies under the radar for many fans.
Form and preparation — smarter, not harder
Gone are the brutal, eight-hour practice days. These days Annika’s work is more about rhythm, timing and feel — the kind of focused practice that keeps a swing consistent without beating it up. Her recent results show it: in the last three Senior Women’s Opens she’s finished T5, T4 and 4th, and she won the first one she entered back in 2021 by eight strokes. That kind of steady play isn’t luck — it’s discipline.
Course setup and strategy
San Diego Country Club will be set up around 6,000 yards for the senior women, a length that encourages a more classic, precision style of golf — approach shots, course management and short-game touch matter more than pure length off the tee. With Annika’s hallmark steady, repeatable swing, the course suits her strengths and sets up a tactical week where shot choices will be as important as muscle.
More than a player
Annika’s life now mixes golf with family, business and public service. She’s a mom, a businesswoman and a philanthropist, and she also serves as president of the International Golf Federation. That role puts her close to Olympic golf decisions and she’s been pushing for more mixed-team events at the 2028 Games. She treats golf as a lifelong journey that evolves — from the bold move of playing a PGA Tour stop back in 2003 at Colonial to today’s senior events, her career has always had a sense of curiosity and challenge.
Support system and atmosphere
Husband Mike McGee is often on-site with their kids, Ava and Will, and that family presence adds a low-key energy to the week. The Senior Women’s Open may not grab the same headlines as other majors, but in clubhouses and local communities it carries weight. Bringing the tournament to venues like Barton Hills Country Club in Michigan in future years is a sign that the event is building momentum and creating meaningful moments for both players and fans.
What’s at stake
Beyond the trophy, Annika could make history by becoming the first two-time winner of the U.S. Senior Women’s Open. She treats this championship as one of the few events she still plays each year, which makes every start meaningful. With steady form, the right course setup and a support crew nearby, this feels like a week where anything can happen — and where a legend might add another headline to an already remarkable career.
Quick takeaways for golf fans
- Age is just a number: Annika is 54 and still one of the most consistent competitors in senior women’s golf.
- Course fits the player: At roughly 6,000 yards, the San Diego layout rewards precision over power.
- Growing stage: The Senior Women’s Open, launched in 2018, continues to expand opportunities for veteran women pros.
- Family and leadership: Annika balances competitive golf with leadership roles and family life.
FAQ
Who is competing in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open in San Diego?
The field includes top senior women players such as Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb, Leta Lindley, Juli Inkster, Liselotte Neumann and Charlotta Sorenstam, among others aged 50 and above.
How has Annika Sorenstam performed recently in Senior Women’s Opens?
She won the first Senior Women’s Open she entered in 2021 by eight strokes and in her last three starts has placed T5, T4 and 4th, showing steady top-level play.
What makes the San Diego Country Club setup important for this event?
The course will be set up around 6,000 yards for senior women, favoring accurate ball-striking, short-game skill and good course management rather than sheer distance.
Is Annika trying to make history at this event?
Yes. If she wins, she would become the first golfer to claim two U.S. Senior Women’s Open titles, cementing her record in the event’s short history.
What else does Annika do off the course?
Beyond playing, she is a mother, businesswoman, philanthropist and president of the International Golf Federation, working on Olympic golf initiatives and broader development for the game.
At-a-glance tournament table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | U.S. Senior Women’s Open |
| Location | San Diego Country Club, San Diego, CA |
| Course Yardage (senior women) | Approximately 6,000 yards |
| Age Eligibility | 50 and over |
| Annika’s recent Senior Open finishes | Winner (2021), T5, T4, 4th (most recent three) |
| Notable competitors | Karrie Webb, Leta Lindley, Juli Inkster, Liselotte Neumann, Charlotta Sorenstam |
| Annika’s roles off-course | Mother, businesswoman, philanthropist, President of the International Golf Federation |
| Event history | Senior Women’s Open began in 2018; growing platform for veteran women pros |
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Additional Resources
- Golf.com: Annika Sorenstam Chases a Second Senior Crown
- Times of San Diego: SDSU Plans Performance Center at Farms Golf Club
- Bleacher Report: Caitlin Clark to Compete in LPGA Pro-Am Hosted by Annika Sorenstam
- San Diego Union-Tribune: It’s a Girl for Annika Sorenstam
- Golfweek: Future U.S. Senior Women’s Open Sites
- Wikipedia: Annika Sorenstam
- Google Search: U.S. Senior Women’s Open
- Google Scholar: Annika Sorenstam
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Annika Sorenstam
- Google News: Annika Sorenstam
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