Augusta Nationwide: Michelle Wie West, LPGA stars worthy of membership

The information of Annika Sorenstam’s Augusta Nationwide membership has the golf world buzzing. She grew to become the seventh confirmed feminine to carry this hallowed honor.

With Sorenstam kicking down Augusta Nationwide’s door, it received us questioning who must be subsequent.

Fascinated with the numerous LPGA stars who must be members of Augusta Nationwide, listed here are 4 worthy of this honor.

Michelle Wie West

Nancy Lopez

• Lopez is one other influential girl who deserves her personal inexperienced jacket. The 48-time LPGA winner was the primary notable Latina golfer and paved the best way for a lot of to comply with in her footsteps.

Julie Inkster

• One other huge title within the LPGA realm is Juli Inkster. From serving to the People win the Solheim Cup as a captain to her seven main titles and 31 LPGA wins, she is a staple to this sport. To not point out, Inskter is influential in giving again to golf.

Lexi Thompson

• Thompson remains to be energetic on the LPGA and simply made historical past on the PGA Tour by taking part in within the Shriners Youngsters’s Open. One other participant who is among the most recognizable names in golf, she’s a simple selection for membership.

Some honorable mentions are Lydia Ko, Danielle Kang, Inbee Park and I’ll even put Paige Spiranac on this record for serving to deliver additional consciousness to the ladies’s recreation.

What different feminine golfer would you prefer to see as a member at Augusta Nationwide? Tell us within the feedback.

Savannah Leigh Richardson is a golf employees author for SB Nation’s Enjoying Via. You may comply with her on Twitter @SportsGirlSL and Instagram @savannah_leigh_sports for extra golf protection. Be sure you try @_PlayingThrough too.