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Celebrity Drive: Legendary Golfer Annika Sorenstam

Her Beloved Lexus GX Even Made the Wedding Album

Sorenstam gives her CL55 a 9 rating. "It takes care of my speed, feeling fast and feeling cool," she says. "It's two great brands, there is no doubt. One is Lexus and one is Mercedes. To me that's top of the line as far as a car goes. It's very reliable and that's what I like about it." Sorenstam also has a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. "This is my emergency car, going to Home Depot buying plants, when you don't have to worry about the leather seats or anything." Sorenstam can't rate it, because it's her backup car. "I wouldn't buy it today, but it's perfect for a third emergency car," she says. "It's so old, how do you rate old cars? The radio goes on and off. The air conditioner is not as reliable as the other ones." "ANNIKA"
Since Sorenstam took time off from pro golf, she's been busy focusing on business and starting a family (she recently gave birth to daughter Ava Madelyn).
The current trend in business speak is to promote one's brand, and "Annika" (much like that Tiger fellow who also plays the game) is literally a brand onto herself, translating that recognizable name to her many business ventures. In 2006, Sorenstam opened ANNIKA Academy in Orlando, where she spends much of her time teaching golfers from all over the world. "I have a few businesses. A lot of it is around golf, the passion of my life," she says. "The academy is all about golf and fitness; it's a dream come true of mine." In May Sorenstam introduced "Annika," a fragrance for women. It's sold on her website, at pro shops and department stores. That same month she also released her namesake wine. "It's a premium, it's a Syrah and it's been a lot of fun. I enjoy cooking, I enjoy the lifestyle of drinking wine," she says. Sorenstam was also a guest chef on the PBS cooking show "Simply Ming," where she shared a Swedish gravlax recipe with an Asian twist. About five years ago, Sorenstam created "Annika," her own clothing line. "Cutter & Buck has made golf clothing for many years and we added a ladies collection," she says. "It's younger, a little more sporty, a bit more European, less baggy, more fitting type clothes."

I think thats awesome her first car was a fiesta! Im a car salesman and i wish she would have came into my lot that day and paid full price for a floor model :) Keep up the good work Annika! Big fan!

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