Women's Golf

Sometimes just playing is good enough, or it has to be. That was the case for Annika Sorenstam, who finished at four-over and in a tie for 16th place at the recent Women's British Open. Sorenstam, who has three top 10 finishes on the season in nine events, lamented that her play was pretty good, but just not good enough to make a run at a championship she last captured in 2003. Sorenstam, who has won 10 majors, is returning from disc problems in her neck and back that have troubled her throughout the year, and had to be content with being competitive.  Full story

Seven-time major champion Juli Inkster played her way back into contention during the second round of the Women's British Open at St. Andrews on Friday. After shooting a 6-over 79 on Thursday during her first round at the historic St. Andrews course in Scotland, Inkster seemed destined to miss the cut and exit the LPGA's first trip to St. Andrews early. But her round on Friday has catapulted her back into contention. Inkster, 47, shot a 5-under 68, totaling three birdies and an eagle on the front nine to propel her to the second-best round in the tournament so far. She improved her score from the first round by 11 strokes.  Full story

The No. 1 ranked player on the LPGA tour, Lorena Ochoa, shot a 6-under par 67 on Thursday afternoon during the first round of the Women's British Open at St. Andres. Ochoa leads Louise Friberg by two strokes. Michelle Wie shot an even par 73 on Thursday to stay six strokes off the lead, representing her first really solid round since injuring both her wrists earlier this year. This is the first time that St. Andrews has ever hosted the Women's British Open.  Full story