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Article: Webb vs. Sorenstam in LPGA.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- June 20, 2001
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WILMINGTON _ According to Merriam-Webster's dictionary, "rival" is defined as "one of two or more trying to get what only one can have."
Unlike the current state of men's golf, which really has no rivalry other than Tiger Woods against the history books, the LPGA can offer Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb, Nos.1 and 1A on that food chain. Or maybe the other way around depending upon the date on the calendar.
Sorenstam, a 30-year-old Swede, finished first on the money list in 1995, `97 and `98. Webb, a 26-year-old Australian, took the honors in 1996, `99 and 2000. Neither was worse than fourth in that span.
This year, Sorenstam is first, followed ...