Annika Sorenstam leads U.S. Senior Open with 4-under 68 in Ann Arbor
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Annika Sorenstam took the early lead at the U.S. Senior Women's Open with a round of 4-under 68 at Barton Hills Country Club on Thursday. Sorenstam's bogey-free round included a chip-in eagle on the par-5 17th hole. She leads Michele Redman and Jackie Gallagher-Smith by one stroke, both of whom have three combined LPGA titles. Juli Inkster is two shots back after a 70, while defending champion Becky Morgan and Karrie Webb are tied three strokes behind Sorenstam. The second round is set to begin Friday morning.
- •Sorenstam leads after the first round with a 4-under 68.
- •Michele Redman and Jackie Gallagher-Smith are one shot back.
- •Juli Inkster stands two shots off the lead after a 70.
- •Defending champion Becky Morgan is tied with Karrie Webb three back.
- •Round two will begin Friday morning.
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- 10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Maria McBride surges to lead in Ann Arbor, but Annika Sorenstam lurks
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Annika Sorenstam still in hunt in Ann Arbor, despite late double-bogey
- 12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Legend Annika Sorenstam sets pace at U.S. Senior Open in Ann Arbor
"Michele Redman was the leader at the U.S. Senior Open at Barton Hills on Friday, three shots clear of Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb and Becky Morgan.
"Maria McBride shot the low round of the tournament, a 6-under 66, to take a commanding lead into Sunday's final round at Barton Hills in Ann Arbor.
"Annike Sorenstam opened with a 4-under 68 at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday to take the lead at the U.S. Senior Women's Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:45 PMMaria McBride holds off Annika Sorenstam, becomes third Swede to win U.S. Senior Women's Open
With payback in mind, and with a better plan in place for her to play her best, Maria McBride was finally able to hoist her major title
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 9:04 PMMaria McBride holds off Annika Sorenstam to win 2026 U.S. Senior Women's Open
Maria McBride fended off two LPGA Hall of Famers to win the U.S. Senior Women's Open at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:48 PMHow Swede it is! Maria McBride holds off Annika Sorenstam in Ann Arbor
Maria McBride shook off a slow start with an eagle chip-in at the ninth hole and she won the U.S. Senior Women's Open title at Barton Hills.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 10:57 PMMaria McBride surges to lead in Ann Arbor, but Annika Sorenstam lurks
Maria McBride shot the low round of the tournament, a 6-under 66, to take a commanding lead into Sunday's final round at Barton Hills in Ann Arbor.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 12:17 AMAnnika Sorenstam still in hunt in Ann Arbor, despite late double-bogey
Michele Redman was the leader at the U.S. Senior Open at Barton Hills on Friday, three shots clear of Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb and Becky Morgan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 12:06 AMLegend Annika Sorenstam sets pace at U.S. Senior Open in Ann Arbor
Annike Sorenstam opened with a 4-under 68 at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor on Thursday to take the lead at the U.S. Senior Women's Open.
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