Annika Sorenstam is a Swedish professional golfer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers of all time. She was born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1970 and began playing golf at the age of 8. She won 10 major championships during her career and was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event since 1945. Her nickname is 'The Swedish Sensation' and she is also known as SWEDE, which is the answer to the crossword puzzle.