LPGA Stars Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu Headline $3.25M Annika Tournament in Florida

October 22, 2024
LPGA Stars Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu Headline $3.25M Annika Tournament in Florida
  • The 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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