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Article: In Sports from United Press International, Sorenstam shoots 71 at Colonial.
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- May 23, 2003
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FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22, 2003 (United Press International via COMTEX)
Facing the kind of pressure that is brought on by the fear of massive failure, Annika Sorenstam was a massive success Thursday.
The first female to play on the PGA Tour in 58 years, Sorenstam turned in a 1-over 71 on one of the nation's most respected courses and put herself in position to make the cut at the Bank of America Colonial.
"My heart was beating, I was sick to my stomach, my hands were sweaty like they are when you are under pressure and stress," said Sorenstam, 32. "I am very proud of the way I played."
Sorenstam, criticized by a host of male players ...