Vijay Singh's Controversial Threat at 2003 Colonial Tournament
Why Vijay Singh once threatened to withdraw at Colonial after Annika Sorenstam was invited to the field
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In 2003, Annika Sorenstam made history as the first woman to compete in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. Vijay Singh threatened to withdraw from the Colonial tournament if paired with her, expressing his belief that she did not belong on the tour. Despite the controversy, Sorenstam performed respectably, though she ultimately missed the cut.
- 01Annika Sorenstam was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 1945, receiving a sponsor's exemption for the 2003 Colonial.
- 02Vijay Singh threatened to withdraw from the tournament if paired with Sorenstam, stating she 'doesn't belong out here.'
- 03Singh was upset that Sorenstam took the spot of a younger male player seeking a PGA Tour card.
- 04Sorenstam shot a 71 in her opening round, outperforming notable players like Sergio Garcia and Geoff Ogilvy.
- 05Despite missing the cut with a second-round score of 74, Sorenstam demonstrated her skill and competitiveness on the PGA Tour.
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In 2003, Annika Sorenstam made a groundbreaking appearance at the Bank of America Colonial, becoming the first woman to compete in a PGA Tour event in 58 years. This historic moment was marred by controversy when Vijay Singh, a three-time major winner, threatened to withdraw from the tournament if he was paired with her. Singh expressed his belief that Sorenstam did not belong in the field, arguing that her participation was a publicity stunt that took a spot from a younger male golfer. Despite the pressure and scrutiny, Sorenstam showed her capability by shooting a respectable opening round of 71, even outplaying notable competitors like Sergio Garcia. However, she ultimately missed the cut after a second-round score of 74. This event highlighted both the challenges and achievements of women in professional golf.
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