Sorenstam to play in China at last

World No 2 Annika Sorenstam will make her maiden appearance in a professional tournament in China when the Swede competes in the Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open from Oct 30 to Nov 2.

The event, tri-sanctioned by the Ladies Asian Golf Tour (LAGT), Ladies European Tour (LET) and the China Golf Association, will have special significance for the former world No 1 as this will be the final time that she will compete in a professional tournament, having announced that she is stepping away from competitive golf at the end of the season.

The event will offer the prize purse of 200,000 euros ($290,385) and will be held at Suzong Taihu International Golf Club, in Jiangsu province.