Annika Ties the Knot

Congrats to Annika Sorenstam for getting married to long-time "BF" (slang for boyfriend/signifigant other) and somewhat of a manager of her brand and products, Mr. Mike McGee! How cute and wonderful!!!

She obviously looked drop-dead gorgeous - the most beautiful I've ever seen Annika look! Even though she hasn't been swinging the clubs, it looks as though she is still pumping iron in the gym! Go ahead girlfriend! Practicing for Dancing with Stars huh? I have this hunch?

The Honeymoon: A ski trip. Perfect, she gets to leave the clubs at home and bring only sweaters and cocoa:) Her and Mike are going to cuddle up by a warm fire on a furry rug in a Colassal Christmas Cabin made of maple wood and cherry oak... I'm guessing:)

Congrats to you both!

Image: Getty Images, Lena Hyde

Annika Go Bye Bye

Well Forks, we've come to an end of an era... we say goodbye to Annika Sorenstam. She single handedly took Women's Golf and made it recognizabe and exciting!

Aside from the 8 LPGA player of the year titles, the only woman to shoot 59 in a competitive round, being 1 of 6 players to achieve the women's career Grand Slam, and being the first woman in 58 years to compete on the PGA Tour (2003 Bank of America Colonial), you can't help but feel a simple and genuine connection with her.

On http://www.lpga.com/ they created a "Quick 18 with Annika Sorenstam" interview, and we were there to give our 2 cents!

LPGA: What is your biggest pet peeve?
Annika: People driving slowly in the left lane.
Golf Couture: Me too! How bout just people picking their nose and driving slow? Geez!

LPGA: What is your favorite store to shop in?
Annika: I'm not much for clothes shopping and things of that nature, so I'll say Whole Foods or Fresh Market for groceries.
Golf Couture: Annika darling, we all know that you picked up a better short game in trade for your fashion sense, it is no mystery. I got your back with Whole Foods girlfriend!

LPGA: If you could be on a reality TV show which one would you choose?
Annika: I hope to get on Dancing with the Stars at some point.
Golf Couture: We called it Annika!

LPGA: Name one thing you always keep stocked in your refrigerator?
Annika: Silk. It's Vanilla Soy Milk.
Golf Couture: Water bottles, diet coke, olives, roasted chicken and yogurt:)
Real Deal: We say goodbye, but lets be honest... there is a good chance that she pulls a "Jack Nicklaus" and plays in a few more majors to keep the "hype". It's a solid marketing ploy and so what if she takes a spot from a "strugging and broke touring pro"? People love to see Annika and the event will thrive.

With pending golf course development/construction, an expanding "Annika" clothing line and a golf academy school... hype is mandatory!

Sorenstam Questions Wie

Annika Sorenstam, arguably the most well-respected and well-known female golfer worldwide, questioned Michelle Wie's decision to tee-it-up with the big dogs on the PGA Tour and opting out of the Women's British Open qualifier.

According to the Globe & Mail: "I really don't know why Michelle continues to do this," Sorenstam told reporters at the British Open. "We have a major this week and, if you can't qualify for a major, I don't see any reason why you should play with the men. We all have different agendas in life."

Note to Annika: 'Sup Annika, point well taken, different agenda indeed... You see, firstly, the trip to Reno is much closer than Europe. I am guessing the appearance deal (if any) was fairly lucrative and with full Golf Channel coverage, Michelle can keep her sponsors smiling all weekend, giving them all the more reason to sip on some cognac. Lastly, she "continues" to do this because she wants to actually be the first female professional to actually make a cut on the PGA Tour.

Controversy (Michelle Wie) is good for the women's tour (and the men's tour:), it keeps fans and media on their toes. Wie gives us something to talk about while Tiger is resting and rehabilitating until 2009. I heard that he is starting to ride his exercise bike in 3 daily segments... Borrrrrrringggggg... I'd rather hear more Smack-Talk about Michelle... keep it comin'!