In another, several golfers including Ms. Sorenstam hit balls from rooftop to rooftop along the strip.
Prior to the tournament, three-time major winner Vijay Singh said Sorenstam "didn't belong" at the tournament.
Annika Sorenstam had a double bogey in her 73 and is five shots off the pace.
When Sorenstam entered the professional game 15 years ago, the U.S. Tour was dominated by home players.
But Swedish superstar Annika Sorenstam remains in contention, just one shot off the lead after two rounds.
These endorsements, and others in the pipeline, will see her bound past world number one Annika Sorenstam's earnings.
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By coincidence, that was the margin Sorenstam clawed back to win her first LPGA title 10 years ago.
Those who have made the cut include former Vice President Dan Quayle, bicycle racer Greg LeMond and golfer Annika Sorenstam.
"I have had many farewells since I announced my decision some five months back, but this one was special, " Sorenstam said.
This year, she was second behind Annika Sorenstam in the LPGA Championship and tied for third in the Women's British Open.
Vonn is not alone in her quest, and she points to female golfer Anneka Sorenstam as an inspiration in her battle.
Annika Sorenstam did it in golf and paved the way for women.
Sorenstam, who made seven birdies, said she was happy with her form.
Most describe being more nervous than ever before - even Annika Sorenstam.
Sorenstam drove into the rough at both the 16th and 17th to drop shots, and another followed when she was short at the last.
Annika Sorenstam's career has run almost entirely parallel with that of U.S. golfing legend Tiger Woods, and comparisons between the two aren't without basis.
That share of 23rd place was Sorenstam's worst finish in a major since she missed the cut at the 2002 British Open at Turnberry.
Defending champ Annika Sorenstam is at the top of the leader board with a five-shot lead over Wie, but young Michelle could finish in the top three.
Tseng, Kerr, Miyazato, Mexico's Lorena Ochoa, Sweden's Annika Sorenstam and Jiyay Shin of South Korea are the only other golfers to have held the distinction.
Sorenstam's off-course paychecks are a fraction of what Wie will earn.
"They have tremendous support from their families, are prepared to start practicing at seven o'clock in the morning and stay there all day, " said Sorenstam.
Sorenstam led the charge of overseas players during her glittering career, which saw her win 72 LPGA events, including 10 majors, and 21 other tournaments.
Sorenstam has eight LPGA Tour titles this year, meaning she would have to win each of the remaining six events to set a single-season record.
Stenson would become the first male Swedish major champion after the country's success in women's golf with the likes of former world number one Annika Sorenstam.
"Golf is so different from other sports because careers are so long, " said Pia Nilsson, who has coached Annika Sorenstam, Suzann Pettersen and Ai Miyazato, among others.
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Sorenstam, who is retiring to focus on her family and business interests, led the tournament after the second round and left her sport to a standing ovation.
Already taking automatic places in the team are Sorenstam - with seven titles to her name so far this season - and European number one Raquel Carriedo.
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