Sorenstam to return to LPGA Tour at Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika

Annika Sorenstam, who has been off the LPGA Tour with a back injury since April 1, will return to competition at the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika, held May 31-June 3 at RiverTowne Country Club in Charleston, S.C. …

Sorenstam’s agent, Mark Steinberg, said in a statement: “Annika’s rehabilitation has progressed well, and she looks forward to resuming competitive play next week in the Ginn Tribute Hosted by Annika.”

European skipper Nick Faldo selected Jose Maria Olazabal and Paul McGinley as his assistants yesterday for the 2008 Ryder Cup Matches. If either ends up making the team as players, Faldo can change his assistants in August …

Seve Ballesteros has pulled out of this week’s Senior PGA Championship for personal reasons. The five-time major winner will be replaced by Mike Donald, tournament officials said yesterday …

The little known Silverstone Golf Club is undergoing a revamp that might just make it a player in the Las Vegas golf scene, Chris Baldwin writes at LasVegasGolf.com.