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Sunday 7 November 2004LPGA TourYear in Review
Sorenstam wins Mizuno Classic
Seta Golf Course, Otsu, Shiga, Japan (region; the course comes with research) · Friday 5 to Sunday 7 November 2004 · Annika Sorenstam’s win no. 55 on the LPGA Tour · purse $1.00 M USD · Mizuno
The headline is set by GNN from the record. Reports from the papers of the day are below as they are found.
The weather
10 h 16 m
of daylight on the final day, the sun 37° up at noon, and that night a waning crescent moon (computed from the date and the place).
- R1Not yet researched
- R2Not yet researched
- R3Not yet researched
- R4Not yet researched
The name over time
Not yet traced: its earlier names, sponsors and courses come with research.
The ones it got away from
- Grace Park KOR · 203Closed with 67 to share second at 13 under, nine behind; Sorenstam led by four after 36 holes and stretched it to eight with an eagle and three birdies early in the final round Sorenstam claims record equalling win (Golftoday, Wayback copy)
- Ai Miyazato JPN · 203Closing 63 for a share of second, nine behind Sorenstam claims record equalling win (Golftoday, Wayback copy)
- Michie Ohba JPN · 203Closing 63 for a share of second, nine behind Sorenstam claims record equalling win (Golftoday, Wayback copy)
76 started, 75 made it
Same week
LPGA event
Mizuno Classic
Seta Golf Course, Seta Golf Course, Otsu, Shiga, Japan
4 of 5 researched
Winner
Annika Sorenstam
Runner-up not yet researched.
From the papers
Associated Press (ESPN.com)
7 November 2004
Obviously, I'm very happy. It has been a goal of mine. When I think about it, it's quite an achievement, so I'm very proud of it.
Associated Press (ESPN.com)
7 November 2004
It was 232 uphill and I hit a nice 4-wood to about 8 feet and rolled the putt in
Associated Press (ESPN.com)
7 November 2004
My long game is pretty similar, but my short game has improved especially my chipping and putting. I think I have become a better player, and I think experience helps, too.
Top 10
| Pos | Player | Rounds | Total | To par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annika Sorenstam | 63 · 66 · 65 | 194 | −22 |
| T2 | Grace Park | 67 · 69 · 67 | 203 | −13 |
| T2 | Ai Miyazato | 70 · 70 · 63 | 203 | −13 |
| T2 | Michie Ohba | 73 · 67 · 63 | 203 | −13 |
| T5 | Aree Song | 66 · 70 · 68 | 204 | −12 |
| T5 | Junko Omote | 69 · 67 · 68 | 204 | −12 |
| T7 | Karrie Webb | 67 · 72 · 66 | 205 | −11 |
| T7 | Young Kim | 68 · 72 · 65 | 205 | −11 |
| T7 | Hee-Won Han | 67 · 70 · 68 | 205 | −11 |
| T7 | Chieko Amanuma | 69 · 67 · 69 | 205 | −11 |
The golfer
born 1970-10-09, Bro, Stockholm County, Sweden; SWE; turned pro 1992; age 34 that week; tour wins to date: 55; majors to date: 7.
What’s in the bag
No bag on file yet