Sorenstam’s latest title final piece in Hall of Fame qualification jigsaw

ANNIKA SORENSTAM successfully defended her title at the LPGA Safeway Classic in Oregon after birdieing the 17th hole for a one-stroke victory over Beth Daniel.

The birdie capped a six-under-par 66 for Sorenstam, whose 54-hole total of a 15-under 201 was two strokes short of her own tournament record.

She leads the LPGA with five wins and the €158,000 first prize boosted her earnings to a Tour-best €1,470,000.