被譽為史上最成功的女子高爾夫運動員的巨星安妮卡索倫斯坦（Annika Sörenstam），五月三日下午抵達臺灣。她是以太平洋高爾夫聯盟國際會籍形象大使的身份，參加「高爾夫盛宴」系列活動。

One of the greatest players of all time, former LPGA superstar Annika Sorenstam arrived in Taipei on May 3rd for a series of special golf events as a Pacific Links International ambassador.

今天（四日）下午在林口美麗華高爾夫球場，與TLPGA（臺灣女子職業高協）選手們進行示範教學，57位TLPGA會員及貴賓球友們近距離聽、看球后分享擊球技巧與高球人生經歷。

57 TLPGA players and honorary members had a chance to learn a few tips from the golf legend as Sorenstam holds a coaching clinic today (May 4th) on the practice range at the Miramar Golf and Country Club.

今天下午索倫絲坦不但在練習場分享揮桿技術與擊球心法，也與學員們在室內座談，分享職業生涯寶貴經驗；索倫絲坦在練習場示範個人的揮桿準備程序與動作，索后強調，擊球需要有固定的程序，這樣可以讓自己專注在揮桿上，同時也能消除緊張。

In the coaching clinic event today, Sorenstam put on a swinging demonstration, on-the-fly lessons and a keynote address. Sorenstam emphasized the importance of a polished pre-shot routine for every golf player to maximize execution and minimize the effect of nerves.

索后計算過自己準備揮桿程序，全部需要24秒完成，索后比喻自己高爾夫手套上的「魔鬼氈」就像是揮桿的「開關」，一旦黏上就開始啟動揮桿計時。且要區分開練習與比賽，練習是要提高技巧丶修正自己的缺點，但是比賽時不用修正自己的揮桿與缺點，就是要用現有的彈藥去打眼前的這場戰役。

“The Velcro straps on the gloves are like my trigger. The clock starts to tick once I tighten them up, and when I finish my pre-shot routine, the clock always says 24 seconds,” Sorenstam said. “It’s helpful when you take different approaches to practices and to tournaments; when in practice, you challenge yourself to take on the best shots you can achieve and rectify any tiny details that can make a difference, while all you have to do in real competition is to let go of those things go, free up the swing, and just focus on the next shot. Never look into the flaws or things you would like to change of your last shot.”

而且打每一桿前要分思考區與擊球區，在思考區要想好風向丶距離丶方向丶選桿等等，想好了，就位擊球區，就專心打這一桿，不要再思考別的事情。

Sorenstam suggests drawing a distinctive line between “thinking” and “hitting” when stepping on a golf course. “Take into consideration all the outside factors, wind, distance, direction, clubs, and then when you decide to move into your hitting position, no more thinking.”

她也說比賽時緊張是正常現象，緊張就要不自覺作出或出現一些異於平常的動作或生理反應，此時要能覺察出來，並找出克服緊張丶回復正常的方式，譬如喝水丶走慢一點等等。

“It’s completely normal we feel nervous in competition, somewhat lose control of the muscles and cannot perform our best,” Sorenstam added. “When it happens, face it. Find a way you think is most effective to get rid of the nerves, either it’s taking a dip of water or slowing down the pace. And do it until you feel better.”

另外，索倫絲坦希望每位選手都要正面去看待比賽，比賽結束後只要記住打好的感覺，不要一直想著打不好的狀況，要將負面能量轉化為正面心態，各方面才會有所進步。

The one general principle for an elite golfer is to hold a positive mindset, in Sorenstam’s words, remembering the good from the day and leaving the bad behind, but knowing you can and working to improve the weaknesses you discover.

現年45歲的索倫斯坦是近廿年來世界高壇最成功的女子球員，美國LPGA生涯累計共贏得72勝，包括在女子四大賽拿過10勝，並完成生涯大滿貫的輝煌成就；並是唯一打出59桿的女將，所以有「59 號選手」之稱。

One of the most successful female golfers in the history of the game, Sorenstam has won 72 LPGA Tour titles and 10 major championships. She is one of the very few players to complete the career Grand Slam feat. The 45-year-old Swede is also known as the lone female player to record a 59 in official competition.

她於2008年職業選手生涯結束，翌年結婚生子，如今已有一兒一女，女兒六歲，在她投入家庭生活之餘，她的專屬品牌商品與高爾夫學院等事業也未停歇，在其夫婿麥克麥基的用心經營下，業務蒸蒸日上，她也仍致力推廣高爾夫運動及青少年訓練。

Sorenstam announced her retirement in 2008, and one year later, her daughter Ava was born. Now she is a mother of two and runs her “ANNIKA” branded business with her husband Mike McGee, turning her attention to coaching and growing the sport around the world.

正因如此，近年來從北美快速拓展至亞洲的太平洋聯盟，特別聘請索倫絲坦為品牌代言人之一。索倫斯坦的亞洲之行起自中國武漢、廣州，以巡迴方式，最終行程在臺灣台北。

Golf course management company Pacific Links International formed a partnership with Sorenstam, inviting her as a brand spokesperson with her iconic role in the game and a universal appeal. In an effort to grow the presence of the Pacific Links’ brand in the Asian market, the Pacific Links International and Sorenstam went from Wuhan and Guangzhou, China and now arrived in Taipei, Taiwan as the final stop of the three-city Asian Tour.

太平洋聯盟此次邀請索倫絲坦與TLPGA合作，來台舉辦教學活動，是她第二次與TLPGA合辦教學示範。

Pacific Links International and the TLPGA co-organized today’s coaching clinic event, which is Sorenstam’s second appearance in Taiwan.

索倫絲坦今天晚上離台，結束短短一天多的台灣行程，但是卻留下許多高球實戰經驗的分享，讓台灣TLPGA選手受益匪淺，像全程錄音的魏筠潔說，回去要好好消化一下，可以好好思考審視自我及練習。

The Asian Tour will come to an end today, but for all the TLPGA players participating, Sorenstam has given them some precious lifelong lessons that will never be forgotten. Wei Yun-Jye, a professional Taiwanese player, said she turned on the recorder in the whole event and hopefully she would listen a few more times and be able to incorporate what Sorenstam had taught them to her game.