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What is unique about Sörenstam's participation in the Bank of America Colonial tournament?

  • First woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 1945

  • First woman to win a PGA Tour event

  • Youngest participant in the tournament

  • She set the tournament record

Answer

In 2003, Annika Sörenstam became the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since Babe Zaharias in 1945. Sörenstam played in the Bank of America Colonial tournament, finishing tied for 65th place. Sörenstam's participation in the tournament was controversial, with some critics arguing that she did not belong on the PGA Tour.
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