I went to the Canadian Open in Edmonton Alberta in 2007 at the Royal Mayfair Golf & Country Club, where Lorena was playing and won. It was an excellent opportunity to see Lorena playing. At the end, she signed a cup for me. She is a great person and excellent player. I took this picture when she was practicing after Friday's round.

Ulises Araiza
Tijuana Baja California

Lorena, thanks for all your efforts and pasión for the golf game. You are leaving a big hole. Nobody can take your place. I wish all the sucsess in your life, and hope you can come back in a few years with more excellent golf.

Regards
Rodrigo V. Guadalajara México

Hello Lorena,

Thank you for being the best Mexican woman in the history of Golf and international sports. Your example as professional golfer, Mexican ambassador, and beautiful person will stay in the hearts of all young people in Mexico and other countries. You represent the proud as Mexicans and women. You have really made a positive social change in Mexico. You have inspired a lot of golfers and non-golfers in Mexico. You have even changed the woman golf paradigm in Europe. You have achieved what very few people have. I wish you the best in this new step in your life.

I would like to write a book about your life as professional golfer in the LPGA.

Sincerely,
Edith Rocío Díaz Hernández 
Chiluca, Atizapán, Estado de México

Lorena,

When we first met at the Wegmans Rochester NY tournament, I knew you would be a "star," based on not only your fanastic golfing ability, but also on your graciousness and genuine interest in your fans. I remember telling you to never change and keep that wonderful smile. You have been such a fabulous role model to young women all over the world. I know that family is your first priority and I wish you all the best, but I will miss seeing you. Please give my regards to your family because I will miss seeing them, too.

Michele Miller

Little did I realize when Lorena signed my program that it was going to be the last time I watched her play golf. A few years back, she went head-to-head with Paula Creamer in the final round here at the Wegmans Rochester International. They were neck-in-neck going into the back nine when Lorena went on a birdie binge. I have been lucky enough to see some major golf action in my life (Jack winning the PGA in 80, Strange winning the US Open in 89 & Cabrera to win The Masters & a Ryder Cup) but never have I see the likes of what Lorena did that Sunday afternoon! She birdied 6 of the last nine holes to win at Locust Hill. To see a player in "The Zone" like that was truly something special & I will never forget it. Lorena, thanks for that special memory and bless your heart... you are one of a kind.

Joe Strayhall, Rochester NY

My Favorite weekend on TV sports…

A) Enjoy an excellent F1 race having excellent results on the F1 Fantasy match…
B) See Cowboys won their match…
C) See my soccer team "Chivas de Guadalajara" won…

D) And see my favorite Golf Player… Lorena Ochoa won a tournament!!!!

I’m sure that those Mondays morning, my face looked very different…

Now my face will miss something!

Thank you Lorena for all those happy Mondays!

Hope to have my last happy Monday! No matter if the Chivas loose!

You had a very large % on my happy Monday face! jejeje.

Wish you the best! You deserve it!

Julio A. Hernández L. =´- (

I remember watching Lorena finish her round in, I believe, York PA to obtain her LPGA card as top player on the Futures Tour that year.. Met her and her brother then and was impressed with her game and person. She is genuine! A real role model.
All the best from Carl and Hanora Strom in PA!
cs

Lorena,
We are certainly going to miss seeing you. You are our favorite. For the past several years, we have gone to the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill and you were always so gracious to pose for photos and sign autographs.

I have attached a photo of you and my husband Dave.

Thanks for the memories and we wish you the very best always.
Stella & Dave Wheeling
Radford, VA

Lorena,
Your great accomplishment in St. Andrews will always be written and remembered as the first woman to win a Professional Women's Golf Tournament in the Shrine of Golf. We are very proud of you as a woman, professional golfer, charitable individual, and for giving to us may wonderful moments with your silky smooth golf play. Your proudest fan from Monterrey, Mexico: Roberto Morelos-Zaragoza

Lorena,

I watched you win in Rochester a few years ago. I said three words to you that weekend, "Hall of Fame". You just smiled and signed my golf ball. Needless to say, you made my day! You are loved here in upstate New York - more proof that your fan base is truly global.

I'm not sure you realize how remarkable you are. Your combination of humbleness, kindness, and greatness separates you from the rest. My wish for you is a lifetime of happiness, and if you feel it's time to retire from competitive golf, then so be it.

(It doesn't mean WE have to be happy about it, right? *smile*)

Thanks for lots of great memories. Congratulations and best of luck to you.
Very Kindly,
Sharon VanStry
Syracuse, NY

In 2005, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the U.S. Women's Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver. I got to watch some of the practice rounds prior to the actual event and I'll never forget standing beside a tee box all roped off that Lorena was about to tee off from. I had worn a white Cherry Hills visor and she motioned for me to come over and she took a pen out of her pocket and signed the visor. I didn't ask her, she just reached out to me and as I noticed, alot of her fans. I will miss her as she's my favorite on and off the course player. Wishing her only the best!
Mary Drey

Lorena,

You are simple the Best.

Alejandro Morales Alfaro

I had the pleasure of watching Lorena win her first LPGA Tournament at the Franklin American Mortgage Championship in Franklin, (Nashville) Tennessee on Sunday, May 16, 2004. I asked her to sign my Official Spectator Gude after her round on Saturday. She was very gracious in doing so. I'm glad I got it on Saturday, because after her win on Sunday, the crowd was all around her getting autographs. She stayed out there until she provided each seeker their autograph. And let's remember... this was her first win and she was a relatively unknown player.

What we fans got to witness that day was the beginning of the making of the Number 1 golfer in the world.

Thanks Lorena for treating the fans with respect and giving them thanks and attention ... all while providing us with some great golf!!
Tim Hatmaker -- Knoxville, TN

I am saddened to see Lorena leave competitive golf. She has made a tremendous contribution to the game. More importantly, her innate decency to people in all stations of life and her philanthropic contributions to those less fortunate than her are inspirational models to all of us. A great golfer and a great person. Thank you for your contributions, Lorena. May God bless you.
Richard W. (Dick) Murphy
Silver Spring, MD

I volunteered at the LPGA Championship & the 2009 Womens' Open and I can tell you that Lorena was always pleasant & polite to her fans and the volunteers. I remember at the 2009 Womens' Open she had just finished a disappointing round. She walked past my spot and I could see she was upset as she went to turn in her score. I figured we wouldn't see her after that. I took a break from my volunteer post, but when I came back there was Lorena signing autographs. There had to be at least 50 people there, but she stayed and signed for everyone. She answered their questions and joked with the fans. She even signed my cap for me.

I will miss watching her play, but family comes first. Good luck Lorena.
Mike Chmielewski
Levittown, PA

My favorite memory of Lorena was in 2006 at the ADT (Trump's course West Palm Beach, FL), where I first met her during one of her practice rounds. I asked her to sign a Callaway golf ball for me (which she did) and she noticed my friend, Phyllis, had a camera and Lorena offered to have my picture taken with her. In 2009 at the Jamie Farr Classic in Toledo, Ohio I had an 8 X 10 of the photo and Lorena graciously signed it for me. It is one of my golf collection's prized possessions. She will be missed. The LPGA has not had a golfer like Lorena since Nancy Lopez. So kind and gracious to all their fans!

Lorena, Thanks for all the memories and a great golfing career.
Karen Kensill
Fort Wayne, Indiana

My favorite Lorena moment came at the 2009 Sybase Classic at Upper Montclair Country Club in NJ. The rainy weather caused a 2nd stopage of play in 2 hours. It was cold, wet, and the clubhouse was packed. Many pro players could easily and understandably be cranky under those conditions. Not Lorena, she graciously signed anything anyone wanted; chatted with fans, and "held court" at a table with other LPGA players. She laughed and joked with all, and kept everyone loose and in a great mood despite the conditions. Very few players come across as genuine, Arnie comes to mind. We'll miss her on tour because in addition to her superior play, her true spirit came through.

Thanks Lorena.
Roy H Borgeson

In 2005, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the U.S. Women's Open at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver. I got to watch some of the practice rounds prior to the actual event and I'll never forget standing beside a tee box all roped off that Lorena was about to tee off from. I had worn a white Cherry Hills visor and she motioned for me to come over and she took a pen out of her pocket and signed the visor. I didn't ask her, she just reached out to me and as I noticed, alot of her fans. I will miss her as she's my favorite on and off the course player. Wishing her only the best!
Mary Drey

I had the opportunity to be the mexican reporter to follow her in her firt Major the US Womens Open in 2000 played in Guirnee, Illinois, whe she was an amateur.

I wish the best to you Lorena, Mexico discovered the golf thanks to you.
José Manuel Andrade, Guadalajara, Mexico

I started watching the LPGA because of Nancy Lopez. She was truly a class act, and represented to women's golf what Arnold Palmer represented to men's golf. The reason I mention her is that Lorena Ochoa is the first player since that time to be a player of Nancy Lopez's calibre. This is not a reflection on the other greats since Ms Lopez; but both these great players represent the best characteristics of a truly great player. They both were unusually great players, both are great humanitarians, and both exhibit the very best behavior on and off the golf course. Lorena cooking for the grounds crew and signing autographs will always be my favorite memories of her. Ultimately, golf is just another game, and there are many great players out there who are just in it for the money and the fame; but there are few in number who appreciate and care more about the little people than about being famous. As much as I admire Tiger, Jack, Gary & Lee for their golfing ability; they were not the humanitarians that Arnie was and continues to be.

I wish Lorena much success in her future endeavors. I know she will succeed in whatever she undertakes.
Joyce Tedder

ALL MEXICANS WILL MISS YOU
GOD BLESS YOU
Mario Mena

Super Lorena!

El golf y en especial México te extrañará representa muy alto el nombre de nuestro País.
Mucho éxito en tu futuro personal y profesional.

Seguirás siendo un gran ejemplo de superación para todos los Mexicanos.

Gracias por crear confianza de que los mexicanos podemos si hay esfuerzo, ganas pero sobretodo Corazón en lo que hacemos

Saludos
Manuel Olmos
México DF

At the '09 Kraft/Nabisco, Ochoa hit a tee shot on a par #3 which ended up bouncing off my foot as I sat near the green. She came up & asked if it hit anyone & I said "It hit my foo--but it was an honor!" She smiled, chipped it up for a gimme par then gave me the ball! I carry it for good luck in my golf bag. She's a class act & I'll miss her!
Susan Laws

Lorena

Thanks for the memories! I'm especially sensitive because I'm from Morelia, and how special must be Morelia for you!!! Your first win in Mexico, your first week as World's No. 1, your first week with Hall of Fame points, and now, your last tournament… I remember one day, in 2007 Tres Marías Championship, when Lorena spent more than two hours signing autographs, after an 18-hole round!!! What a person!!! I can't believe that the best Mexican sportswoman of all time says goodbye, but I'm sure this is one more of your great decisions.

We love you, Mexico loves you, golf loves you… GRACIAS LORE, QUE GRANDE ERES!!

Adrián Ojeda, Morelia, México

Dear Lorena:
As your "grandma" here in the state of Florida, I have followed your every footstep - both in the golf world and in the country of Mexico. You are a very special lady and a wonderful "granddaughter"....... I will miss watching you play.
Love, Grandma Annie Hooper (Sheridan)

The second time the then Weetabix British Women's Open Championship came to my home course of Royal Lytham and St Annes in 1996, Lorena stopped and had her picture taken with my grandson, who was then 7 years old. That, in itself was gracious enough, but when you consider that it was Sunday and she was on the way to the first tee with a chance to win the tournament for the first time, that is truly amazing. My grandson took to the game and is now in his second year as a junior member at Royal Lytham and much of this is down to Lorena's impression on a seven year old. Thank you. On the golf course she was a legend but in my book, she is a star!
Bill Ferguson, St Annes, UK

I attended the 2009 Michelob Ultra Open with my dad to watch you, Jiyai Shin, and Angela Stanford in the second round. We watched you make about a 20-footer on 18, and my dad congratulated you. Then on the fifth hole, I was sitting on the hill to the left and you waved at me. I don't know if you remember all this, but I just wanted to say that my dad and I had a great time watching you at Kingsmill and every week on TV. We are very sad to see you go.
-James Ogletree

Lorena: Te queremos, no solo eres grande en el golf, eres una gran mujer, siempre fiel al enorme valor de la familia. Conservamos como un gran tesoro la bandera que le regalaste a mi hijo después de ganar el Samsung World Championship en Palm Desert.
Axel de Gante y Familia
Mexico DF

Hola:

I am a fairly new golf player. I live in Cozumel, Mexico. But I am originally from Guadalajara where Lorena is from.

I always wanted to know what was Lorena's next tournament to watch. I will miss her quite, mellow game.

Luis Orendain, Cozumel, Mexico.

Lorena:

You are not only the best sports women in Mexico, you are also a wonderful woman who prefers a family instead of fame.

We are sure you are going to be a winner in your personal life. We hope to see one of your kids in a golf course.

Saludos
Axel de Gante and family
Mexico DF

One of the best memories of our life was cheering you up at the Samsung 2007 in Palms Springs, Ca.We enjoyed following you 18 holes till you won the tournament with our tri-color Mexican sign of "Lorena". We felt honored the way you represented our culture always. We even uploaded a video of that experience at You Tube named "Lorena Ochoa y Amigos de San Luis Rio Colorado" Thanks for such a wonderful memories! Keep making the difference.
Sergio Barajas, San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico

|I was so happy to see Loreno win at St Andrews, she was a very very worthy winner at the "home of golf" I wish her well in her "new life".
Margaret England

I first read about Lorena when she was a collegiate golfer. Lorena is an unusual name in England & up to this point I had only shared my name with family. Now I had a namesake to follow and what a "Golf Sister" she has been!!

I am so proud of her achievements & will miss seeing her play at the British Open.
Lorena from England

Lorena, it has been such a pleasure to watch your wonderful career unfold since you were a rookie. Thank you for the many thrilling moments that you gave us, you are a Super Person as well as a Super Star! May God continue to bless you and your family.
Al Rigoli--Tucson, Az

I saw Lorena at a ProAm in Kapulua in 2008.

A more gracious presence in golf would be hard to find.

Best wishes!

Angela Dohrman, York, PA

Lorena,

I had the pleasure of walking the "front 9" at the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill on a Saturday morning when you birdied 5 out of nine holes; none of your birdie putts was over 6 feet. What an amazing display of golf skill, especially your approach irons! Your skill and grace will be sorely missed on the LPGA and world golf stage. Best wishes to you on the next chapter!

Best wishes,
Robert Avsec, Alexandria , VA

I will always remenber Lorena's first Evian Masters and how accessible she was.

She gave me her ball, probably because she realized I was even shyer than she was at that time!

Amazing humble player, talented and respected. I will miss her!
Loraine Labet

I am a 54 year old MexicanAmerican from San Diego, Ca, I had never care for golf before the coming of Lorena Ochoa, I've follow her thru her carrier in the last 6 years, she is truly inspirational and has done the game of golf simply better, she shall be missed.....
Good luck Lorena.....
Raul Reyes Sanchez San Diego, Ca

I am really sad about your retirement. But now I respect and admire you more than ever. Happy life for you and your family.
Jose Sandoval, Mexico City.

I started watching women's golf because of you. I attended my first LPGA event at the Kraft Nabisco and got to follow your group. I'm so glad I got the chance to see you in person. Good luck with your plans and wishing you a world of happiness. You will definitely be missed.
Laurie DeMarcay Nidros - Redding, California

Golf will miss this lady!
Terry Newton

Smooth sailing Lorena - you will be missed...
Barbara W Hugg - Safety Harbor, Florida

Thank you for all the thrills. You've been an inspiration to all who love to play golf.
Sher Losel - Avondale, Arizona

While the news is sad for the women's game, how exciting it must be for you to begin the next chapter of your life. Thank you for all that you have done for women's golf not only in your home country, Mexico, but worldwide. You will be missed. Of course, I do hope that you will come back one day.
Sherry Tabb - West Chester, Ohio

Will miss you out on the course...thanks for all the great memories and most of all your kindness and generosity. Good Luck you retire with honors...God Bless
Koyuki Angela Ota - Fukuoka, Japan

So glad I got to see you play in AZ. We will miss you. Good Luck.
Rose M Leyva Bubser - Ruidoso, New Mexico

Wonderful for her and her family...sad for her fans. Best wishes.
Lisa Dundore Perea - Chicago, Illinois

I will miss seeing you on the course! Hope you will have a good time in your retirement and not miss golf too much!
Sandy Vongvaivach

Lorena - Good Luck to you and your family - But I know you will miss playing and will return.
Liz Cooper - Anaheim, California

Sorry to see you go, I really enjoyed watching you play !! I went to the Kraft Nabisco the last few years… Fun!!
Trisha Marchant - Salt Lake City, Utah

Hi Lorena! this is Cris Henry, your number ONE fan from Florida. Although I am sad to hear of your retirement, I'm happy for your found happiness and wish you all the best ahead. Thanks for all your kindness to Tom and I during the tough time, you were my inspiration. God Bless!
Cris Henry

PLAN ON A COME BACK at 35 ! PLEASE!
Jonathan Utley - Salt Lake City, Utah

The game of Golf and LPGA will miss you and you will be missed by many of us especially from the Republic of Singapore and you have been an inspiration to many of us ... however your decision is well respected and we wish you well with your new chapter of life .... : ) God Bless ...
Ma Tak Ku Cheng - Singapore

Lorena- Thanks for being such a great role model or inspiration for Mexicans everywhere! I hope you will stay involved with the LPGA down the road.
Nick Cobos - Topeka, Kansas

Happy retirement and happy moving forward to your new chapter of life ...
Siew Guek Lim

Congratulations on your wonderful golf career and your accomplishments. Congratulations on your marriage.

I will always remember you golfing last September in Calgary, Canada at Priddis Greens. I am a fan now of LPGA from that LPGA event.

My best wishes and God bless you and your family
Randy Coptin - Calgary, AB

Lorena I will miss watching you golf, you are an absolute pro! Take care and embrace lifes many beauties.
Tonya West - Marietta, Pennsylvania

Lorena, I will miss you terribly. You have been my reason for watching the LPGA & being a volunteer at the LPGA! Take care, wish you the best life has to offer and God bless.
Deborah Brown - Bel Air, Maryland

Lorena, I have really enjoyed watching you play golf but most of all, I'm impressed with what a class act you are both on and off the course. You will continue to inspire women around the world, just follow your dreams. Nothing but the best for you!
Charlotte Bradley - Wayzata, Minnesota

Followed your career from college on. You have been an inspiration and will be missed. Enjoy your new family.
Art and Ann Shelton Schuler

Hi Lorena, I saw you earlier this year at HSBC Open 2010 in Singapore, you were amazing! Both on and off the course, you will be dearly missed. All the best in whatever you do... just wanted to leave you with this quote that reminds me of you: "Hope is found in unlikely places, that inspiration often comes not from tho...se with the most power or celebrity, but from the dreams and aspirations of individuals who are anything but ordinary!" God bless you and your family always.
Denise Chern - Melbourne, Australia

VIVA Lorena!!! Going out on TOP... Say what you need to say, do what you need to do, thanks for the years of great golf entertainment!!! It was appreciated!!
Amy Setterholm - Campbell, California

What a woman! You've been a wonderful role model as both an athlete and as an individual. You deserve all good things in this next phase of your life. Enjoy! From AZ -- once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.
Judy Hedding - Phoenix, Arizona

Sad to hear your going to retire, but if this is the best choice for you and your family happiness, may God bless you.
Surachmat Soekardis - Surabaya, Indonesia

Wish you the best in whatever direction life takes you..I'll miss the swing and the smile!
Ker Dunc - Gibsonia, Pennsylvania

We will miss you!
Diane Thomas Roush - Jonesboro, Arkansas

Lorena, you have been an inspiration not only as a golfer but as a person. All the best for the years ahead!
Nonita Chand - Singapore

Hate to see you retire, you are my favorite. Maybe one day I will see you again. May God bless you and your family.
Ylba Rodriguez - Ellenwood, Georgia