Sorenstam gets taste of things to come

PGA Tour rookies Dean Wilson and Aaron Barber are about to enter the spotlight without getting into contention. They’re playing with Annika Sorenstam in the first two rounds at Colonial.

Sorenstam, the first woman to compete on the PGA Tour in 58 years, was drawn out of the third category of players reserved for those who haven't won or finished in the top 125 on the money list. Names were selected randomly by computer and her group will start tomorrow on the 10th tee at 8:58am, and from the first tee at 1:43pm Friday. An early first round start is considered more favourable.

Sorenstam played a practice round yesterday morning with Sergio Garcia and Jesper Parnevik, although they didn't get far. Rain and the threat of storms stopped them before they finished the first hole.