Annika Sorenstam wants to end her career with a bang, which would include her 11th major at this week’s Ricoh Women’s British Open, but she doesn’t expect her competitors will make it easy. As she heads into her final major, Sorenstam told The Associated Press that a win this weekend in England would be special. “I would love to win here,” Sorenstam said. “It’s the only major that I haven’t won two or three times. If I could win this week, then I would say I’ve pretty much achieved everything that I possibly can.” The field is stacked against Sorenstam, with competition ...

Even though she isn’t playing in this weekend’s Ricoh Women’s British Open, Michelle Wie can’t seem to stay out of the story. In fact, her not playing is what’s causing the controversy. Several LPGA veterans are questioning why Wie is skipping a major to play in a PGA Tour event, the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open. “I really don’t know why Michelle continues to do this,” Annika Sorenstam told The Associated Press. “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.” Wie did qualify for the British Open ...

Annika Sorenstam is preparing for her last major, with this week’s Ricoh Women’s British Open at the Sunningdale Golf Club in Sunningdale, England. Sorenstam tells The Independent that her next goal is to start a family. “When you’ve been a part of something for so long of course you care,” she said, “but I don’t want to make this a farewell tour. I’m still focusing on my game.” A three-time winner this season, Sorenstam says she still has a chance at the player of the year title and to finish top of the money list. Meanwhile, Michelle Wie is receiving criticism for her decision ...

Padraig Harrington successfully defended his British Open title Sunday, finishing with a 1-under 69 to defeat Ian Poulter by four shots. Harrington thwarted a historical victory by Greg Norman, who led by two strokes going into the final round. Norman would have been the oldest golfer to win a major … “I did say to him coming down 18 that I was sorry it wasn’t his story that was going to be told,” Harrington told reporters. “I did feel that, but I wanted to win myself. In this game, you have to take your chances when you get them.” Richard S. Johnson ...

Kenny Perry defeated Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a one-hole playoff Sunday to win the John Deere Classic. It was his third PGA Tour win in five starts, and nearly guarantees him a spot in the Ryder Cup Matches in Kentucky, Perry’s home state. The 47-year-old golfer will not compete in the upcoming British Open … Paula Creamer carded a 2-over 73 yesterday to win the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic by two strokes. The win comes just two weeks after Creamer fell from a place near the top the leaderboard at the U.S. Women’s Open, ending up with ...

Anthony Kim shot a 5-under-par 65 Sunday to win the AT&T National by two strokes, becoming the first American under 25 since Tiger Woods to win at least twice in the same year on the PGA Tour. Kim got a congratulatory call from Woods, the tournament host … “He told me to just keep working hard and keep it up, and the sky’s the limit, and there’s no reason to stop now,” Kim told reporters Meanwhile, organizers of the Canadian Women’s Open have given a sponsor’s exemption to Michelle Wie … “Michelle’s global notoriety will no doubt attract a following at Ottawa Hunt ...