Sorenstam, a 10-time winner, said she would not “doubt” by accepting the honor on January 7.
“It’s all about opening doors. This is something I learned, I learned.
“I’ve heard a lot of people. You can imagine a lot of opinions, a lot of comments and I hear clearly what these people say. I know they see it differently. But I listen and hug everyone.”
Sorenstam also called the Capitol riots a “black day in the history of America” and added that she “shares sadness and fear with everyone”.
The 50-year-old received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s largest civilian tribute, earlier this month, along with nine-time champion Gary Player.
“I have always seen it in the context of the people throughout history who received it,” said Sorenstam, adding that he originally was supposed to receive the award in March 2020.
“As you know, it all started in 1963 and is an impressive list of people … be it science, art, entertainment or sports.
“And it’s really about the people who make this world a better place.”
The Trump Organization called the decision “breach of a binding contract and they have no right to terminate the agreement.”
American Swede Sorenstam, considered one of the sport’s greatest players, retired from the sport in 2008 and was nominated for the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2003.
Last December, she was elected president of the International Golf Federation, the body responsible for organizing golf competitions at the Olympics.
“I received overwhelming support from the International Golf Federation,” she said.
“I will continue to engage in golf development around the world, create opportunities, open doors and, as president of the International Golf Federation, everything revolves around promoting golf as a sport in the Olympics and Paralympics.”