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Annika Sorenstam's Dubai Goodbye

By Brent Kelley, About.com

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A New Life Awaits

Annika Sorenstam - Dubai Ladies MastersDavid Cannon / Getty Images
And after leaving the final green of her final tournament, Annika Sorenstam shares a hug with fiancee Mike McGee, surrounded by photographers and cameramen. Sorenstam and McGee plan to marry in 2009, and Annika has indicated her desire to start a family soon after.

So what happens if, after Sorenstam and McGee add a child or two to their family, after Annika spends several years tending to her academy and course design businesses, the competitive bug strikes again? Might she return to tournament golf?

Many have speculated that is exactly what will happen. But in her farewell interview following the conclusion of the tournament, Sorenstam seemed very content with her decision to "step away":

"You know, life goes on, and I have said it before. I feel very content and very happy about my decision to move on."

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