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It is Annika's 60th win on the LPGA Tour, her 39th coming from a leading position, and her fourth number-one this year. Her winnings are now over $900,000 dollars. If you count Sorenstam's 12 international wins which are not part of her official LPGA stats, the 34-year old swede officially claims 72 wins.

Sorenstam now ties LPGA veteran Patty Berg for third place on the list of career wins, with only Kathy Whitworth (88 tour wins) and Mickey Wright's (1964 - 82 tour wins) records left to conquer. The young collegiate golfers watch her during a round as if she's giving a clinic. Even though a bit intimidating to play against, Annika has become an icon to the younger set. There is even a Swedish saying which Annika Sorenstam plays by which states that every hole at the golf course can be birdied. She doesn't see anything as impossible and that is what makes her a superstar.

Kerr carded 7 birdies and a bogey-free round but came in solo third place even though she had birdies on both 17 and 18 like Kung. Kerr won last week after playing a grueling36 holes on Sunday at the Michelob Ultra Open with Sorenstam in the field, but could not chase down Annika this week.

Brit Laura Davies, who lead in first round action, eagled twice today at the 6th and 18th today to finish in a tie for 7th with Lorena Ochoa and three other great golfers.