BEIJING, Dec. 16 -- A Teary-eyed Annika Sorenstam birdied the last hole of her playing career amid thunderous applause to finish tied seventh at the Dubai Ladies Masters on Sunday. The Swede, greeted at the 18th by a huge banner saying "Dubai salutes Annika Sorenstam", holed from six feet before watching Anja Monke, playing four groups behind, complete a comfortable three-shot victory over Italy's Veronica Zorzi.
Sweden's Annika Sorenstam , playing her final match before retiring from professional golf, hits the ball onto the third green on the final day of the Dubai Ladies Masters golf tournament December 14, 2008.
"I felt at peace walking up the 18th hole. I really felt very content," the former world No. 1, who closed with a 71 for a six-under-par total off 282, told reporters.
"I saw some players standing behind the 18th green; that gave me a tear. I saw my parents and my family and that gave me a tear."
"Life goes on. I am very happy about my decision to move on," said Sorenstam, who won 90 titles worldwide, including the last two years in Dubai in an amazing career spanning 15 years.
"I feel very happy (with my achievements) and at the same time if you think about 15 years and all of the things that I have achieved, it's sad.
"But you close the door and you open another one. I am glad that I have a chance to do that," said the 38-year-old who has, however, left the door slightly ajar should she wish to return.
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