Annika Retirement

I voted for somewhat.  Yes, I am an Annika fan!  Very classy...talent beyond belief.  BUT...to say the sport of golf will be- as you say 'poorer'?

I beg to differ with you Black & Silver.  There are so many young studs in the LPGA right now.  The sport is actually better with the parity in the game.  No ONE dominant player.  Again, I am an Annika fan.  She may be the best of all time (One of them anyway). 

Can you believe that there were 27 Asians to make the cut in the US Open this past week as opposed to 24 Americans!  Stunning stat.

LOL...B & S.

And, Daly should retire! 

I will  miss Annika.  I do watch the LPGA sometimes, but prefer watching the men.

At one time Annika wanted to play on the PGA  but, realized she was better off sticking with the women and making a name for herself  on the LPGA.  This turned out to be the right decision.  She is going out respected by most.  The only negative behavior I have seen her display, was when Wie dropped out of her tourney last year ( three holes before her round was over) to avoid being cut for the dreaded 88 rule.  Annika had the right to be mad.

I don't know of any pro-sport that has a female competeing on an equal level.  They have different issues to deal with than men do.  Just like Wie experienced last year, having to sit down constantly, during play.  Too hot, or something else. I think she ended up last. 

B&S not with the likes of Ochoa ,Creamer....etc....they will be fine

Will the LPGA Tour "suffer" with the lose of Annika, perhaps, but Laurana Ocho, Natalie Guilbis, Paula Cremer, etc will pick up the slack. 

I will miss watching her play, but I guess everyone has to step down some time.