“Becoming ANNIKA” – a new documentary produced by NBC Sports in conjunction with the United States Golf Association profiling the life and career of golf icon Annika Sorenstam – will premiere Tuesday, May 10, @ 9PM ET on GOLF Channel.
Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank narrates “Becoming ANNIKA,” which brings viewers on Sorenstam’s journey from her hometown golf course in Sweden to becoming one of the most prolific golfers in history. The film also touches on Annika’s personal life and her foundation work, providing women’s golf opportunities to girls at the junior, collegiate, and professional levels.
Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) made an everlasting impact on the golf world.
The new biopic Becoming Annika chronicles the golf legend’s career, her home and family life, and how the two intertwine.
Watch the premiere Tuesday, May 10 @ 9PM ET on Golf Channel.
Annika Sorenstam (@ANNIKA59) made an everlasting impact on the golf world.
The new biopic Becoming Annika chronicles the golf legend’s career, her home and family life, and how the two intertwine.
Watch the premiere Tuesday, May 10 at 9P ET on Golf Channel. @USGA @uswomensopen pic.twitter.com/US10aa1dP1
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) May 3, 2022
The documentary, which began production at the 2021 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, Sorenstam’s first USGA championship in 13 years, features interviews with members of Sorenstam’s family, as well as influential players, executives, and reporters within the game of golf, including:
· Parents Tom and Gunilla Sorenstam
· Sister Charlotta Sorenstam
· Husband Mike McGee
· Former caddie Terry McNamara
· World Golf Hall of Famers Laura Davies, Juli Inkster and Nancy Lopez
· Two-time major winner and current golf analyst Dottie Pepper
· USGA CEO Mike Whan
· Long-time golf reporters Beth Ann Nichols and Ron Sirak
“Becoming ANNIKA” was produced in conjunction with Greenlight Production and GO Agency by an all-female production crew – led by executive producer Staci Green and Emmy Award-winning director Adrienne Gallagher – and marks the latest documentary from GOLF Channel’s GOLF Films division, overseen by Emmy Award-winning coordinating producer Israel DeHerrera.
“When we committed to an all-female production crew, we promised to deliver a film that you couldn’t tell was made by women,” said Gallagher, “but ultimately I think you can. And that’s a good thing.”
“Becoming ANNIKA” will also be shown on the NBC broadcast network on Sunday, June 5, ahead of final round coverage of the 77th U.S. Women’s Open Presented by ProMedica from Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club in Southern Pines, N.C.
