Who Is The Current Top Golf Player In Women?

In terms of ranking, the woman to be currently ranked #1 among women golfers is Lorena Ochoa. The Mexican player had been making a strong case for the No.1 ranking since the season of 2006, and finally displaced Annika Sorenstam with a point average score of 12.84 from 50 events. She managed this feat even though there was no LPGA tournament last week. Sorenstam had occupied the top spot ever since the ranking system was first brought into the LPGA in February 2006.

In the current season, Ochoa has had six starts and converted two of them into winners. She has also been runners-up at another event, making three finishes out of six in the top two. In 2006, Ochoa had shown tremendous improvement in her game, cornering the top spot in six tournaments. Lorena Ochoa was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and studied in the University of Arizona. Ochoa is now #1 in the LPGA rankings, with an injured Sorenstam at #2. Another top player on the injury list, Michelle Wie, is set to make her comeback soon.

'The Royal Game' golf has enthusiasts all over the world. The game is no more the indulgence of only the rich and famous today. People frrm all walks of life have realized the relaxation and motivation the game offers. Another shift, in good time, is that golf is no longer the gentleman's game. Women have also excelled in the game and have flaunted their prowess in the sport all over the world.

While the world of men's golf is dominated by the name of Tiger Woods, that of women's golf flaunts the worthy Annika Sorenstam. This Swedish golf player has some incredible scores to her credit. In fact, women's golf enthusiasts consider the game as that which was played before Annika Sorenstam and that which came after. This speaks volumes for the sportswoman and her game of golf. Some of the impressive scores include:
- Rounds under par         7/11 (T2)
- Birdies                          34 (T84)
- GIR                               0.660 (T21)
- Driving accuracy          0.804 (2)
- Driving average            253.0 (T39)
- Putts per green              1.84 (T57)
- Sand saves                     0.667 (T3)

She has been awarded 18.47 points and is acclaimed as the highest ranker among women enthusiasts of the game. Annika Sorenstam will go down the annals of golf history, alongside the names of her illustrious male counterpart, Tiger Woods.