Eberl wins Nykredit Masters; Sorenstam 5 back in Europe finale
HELSINGOER, Denmark -- Annika Sorenstam ended her pro golf career in Europe by finishing third at the Nykredit Masters tournament won by Martina Eberl on Sunday.
The 37-year-old Hall of Famer from Sweden closed with a 2-under 71 in the Ladies European Tour event, finishing five shots behind Eberl.
Sorenstam had three birdies and one bogey. She finished with a 54-hole total of 9-under 210.
Winner of 10 majors and 72 LPGA titles, Sorenstam will retire at the end of the season to start a family and pursue business interests. She has won three LPGA titles this season.
Eberl, tied for second with Sorenstam going into the final round at Simon's Golf Club course, overcame a 6-shot deficit to win by one stroke over Melissa Reid of England.
The German shot a 66 with eight birdies and one bogey for a total of 14-under 205.
It was her second European win in 76 tournaments since 2003.
Reid, the tour's leading rookie, shot 73 for her highest score in the tournament.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
