LPGA Stars Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu Headline $3.25M Annika Tournament in Florida
October 22, 2024The LPGA's penultimate event of the season, The Annika driven by Gainbridge, is set to take place from November 11-17, featuring a substantial purse of $3.25 million.
This tournament marks the fifth edition of The Annika, playing a crucial role in finalizing player status for the 2025 season and determining the field for the prestigious CME Group Tour Championship.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, a two-time champion at The Annika, has confirmed her participation, adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
Joining Korda will be defending champion Lilia Vu, currently ranked second, and Lydia Ko, recognized as one of the hottest players in the world.
Recent champions Ruoning Yin and Hannah Green, both of whom have multiple wins in 2024, complete the top five players competing at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
Pelican Golf Club recently reopened after Hurricane Milton caused flooding, which had temporarily affected the course.
The event will feature eight of the top ten players in the world, promising a significant occasion, particularly with WNBA star Caitlin Clark participating in the pro-am alongside Annika Sorenstam and Korda.
The tournament will offer complimentary access to all military personnel and a guest, as well as first responders and their guests, with exclusive hospitality venues for these groups.
Additionally, children aged 17 and under will be admitted free with a paid adult, making the event more accessible to families.
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