Houston, Texas ­– During her 16-year career as a professional golfer, Annika Sorenstam marched down fairways around the world with a steely countenance that was the outward manifestation of her singular purpose, competitive spirit and unwavering focus.

Those who watched that Sorenstam – the one who won 90 professional tournaments, including three U.S. Women’s Open championships ­– would have been surprised by this Sorenstam, ­the one who accepted the 2012 Bob Jones Award during a dinner at the 2012 USGA Annual Meeting. Addressing more than 300 guests, she cracked jokes, shared warm memories of her parents and fought back tears while thanking her husband, Mike McGee, for his support.

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