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Golf Rivalry - Annika Marries, Lorena Gets Engaged















Annika Sorenstam vs Lorena Ochoa. Less than a year ago it was potentially the best rivalry in golf.

But the months went by... Annika announced her retirement, and the fierce showdowns never materialized. Some wryly lamented that golf fans had been robbed of a killer golfing slugfest.

In the end, the Lorena/Annika rivalry wont go down in golf history in the way Tiger/Phil or Arnie/Jack undoubtedly will. It just didn't have time.

However, perhaps there's another rivalry going on between these two accomplished ladies. One that has less to do with sport and more to do with sentiments; As you've probably heard Annika got married on Saturday to Andrew Mike McGee, who's been her very significant other for three years. There's a gallery of beautiful wedding photos at Golf.com (some guys are wondering why the photos are online, but...hello... Mars/Venus...girls LOVE wedding photos) - Anyway, what you might not have heard is that the lovely and talented W#1, Ms. Ochoa is now engaged.

Acording to Quién, the bi-weekly Mexican magazine, Andres Conesa Labastida, the handsome CEO of Aeroméxico, proposed to Lorena during a romantic European trip in December. They plan to marry at the end of this year. So, what do you think? Is this Lorena's attempt to continue some sort of competition with her former rival.

Certainly not, but it makes a fun story.
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11 comments:

  1. ashgolf1/12/2009 4:46 PM

    I had no idea Lorena Ochoa was even dating anyone. I better brush up on my Spanish. :)

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  2. golf growl1/12/2009 7:13 PM

    That's humbling. Not only they're among the best golfers ever, they're both beautiful ... and have great guys at their side.

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  3. Heather Kerrigan1/12/2009 7:19 PM

    We all love to see a more personal side to the players we follow so closely. It has to be tough to balance a high profile golfing career with a meaningful relationship. Cheers to these golfing gals who made it work!

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  4. Average Golfer1/12/2009 8:36 PM

    Does this mean I have to stop emailing Lorena?

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  5. Patricia Hannigan1/13/2009 12:25 AM

    Yes, Bobbio, I'm afraid you need to stop the Lorena stalking. ;o)

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  6. Anonymous1/13/2009 2:12 AM

    Does this mean Natalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer will step up and be rivals and maybe treat us to a girl fight?

    Because I'd like that.

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  7. LisaS1/13/2009 2:18 AM

    I'm amazed these girls have time for anything like a normal life but glad to see they do. I can only imagine the guys will need to be very secure and confident too. Not easy to be married to a star.

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  8. Anonymous1/13/2009 9:58 AM

    Which do you think would be easier ? A very successful business-person with his/her own very busy schedule married to a star, or just a career pro athlete who travels like they do ? OR - A spouse who can dump the job and travel...maybe caddy ?

    I think I should volunteer to experiment with the theory - maybe date Suzanne Pettersen for a season and caddy. :-D

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  9. Anonymous1/13/2009 10:57 AM

    Good story but Annika married Mike not "Andrew" Magee. Although, the idea of her marrying the golfer you mentioned got me to go to the wedding photos!

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  10. Anonymous1/13/2009 10:58 AM

    Actually Mike McGee, not Andrew Magee.

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  11. Anonymous1/15/2009 2:28 AM

    court

    i don't think you have a chance with suzanne but i think "blob-bio" is available so go for it!

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