Annika Sörenstam, World No. 1 Nelly Korda, Gainbridge Ambassadors and LPGA Players to Wear Custom Golf Shoes Designed by Pediatric AdventHealth Patients During the Monday and Wednesday Pro-Ams, Nov. 9 and 11
BELLEAIR, Fla. – Gainbridge℠, tournament officials at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican and AdventHealth announced today the return of Kicks for a Cause, a collaboration that will amplify stories of AdventHealth’s young patients during tournament week at The ANNIKA.
Nine AdventHealth pediatric patients created custom designs that were transposed onto golf shoes that will be worn by athletes, Annika Sörenstam, World No. 1 Nelly Korda, Pelican Golf Club staff and Gainbridge ambassadors during The ANNIKA Monday and Wednesday Pro-Ams (Nov. 9 and 11). The patients’ original work has been transposed onto the shoes by artist Katie Shaffstall, bringing each design and story to life in a unique way.
The initiative will help bring awareness to AdventHealth’s pediatric programs, AdventHealth for Children.
Sörenstam’s custom pair of shoes, designed by 9-year-old Alexandra – one of the talented young artists receiving care at AdventHealth – shares her love of golf combined with being kind on her cleats. Korda’s custom shoes, designed by Mary Kate, include a rainbow, with purple as her favorite color. Korda’s shoes also feature waves, inspired by Mary Kate’s love of swimming in the pool and the ocean.
The patients and their families will attend The ANNIKA on Monday, Nov. 9 and Wednesday, Nov. 11, where they will watch the Pro-Am competitions and meet the athletes and participants wearing their designs.
Kicks for a Cause ambassador and patient pairings:
- Annika Sörenstam, Gainbridge brand ambassador, Tournament namesake – paired with Alexandra, age 9
- Nelly Korda, World No. 1 – paired with Mary Kate, age 7
- Annabelle Pancake-Webb, 2027 LPGA Rookie and Gainbridge Sponsor Invitation – paired with Isabela, age 8
- Briana Scurry, Gainbridge brand ambassador, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist soccer goalie – paired with Ensley, age 7 (Monday Pro-Am, Nov. 9)
- Trillium Rose, LPGA Teaching Professional – paired with Piper, age 7 (Monday Pro-Am, Nov. 9)
- Michael McDowell, NASCAR Driver – paired with Carson, age 12
- Danny Doyle III, Pelican Golf Club – paired with Alia, age 9
- Dan Towriss, Group 1001 President and CEO – paired with Alejandro, age 6
- Mike McGee (Annika’s husband) – paired with June, age 9
The ANNIKA will feature a field of 108 of the world’s best female professional golfers competing for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships. Named after and hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Fame member Annika Sörenstam, The ANNIKA is sponsored by Gainbridge, a Group 1001 company, taking place at the world-class Pelican Golf Club.
AdventHealth is the official and exclusive healthcare system for The ANNIKA. In addition to the Kicks for a Cause program, AdventHealth is presenting partner of the tournament’s Women’s Leadership Summit, the tournament volunteer program and the Junior Golf Show featuring ANNIKA.
For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, visit www.TheAnnika.com and on social media: @TheAnnikaLPGA on X, @TheAnnikaLPGA on Instagram, and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Facebook.
About Gainbridge℠
Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge”) launched in 2018 to sell annuities directly to members, with no agents and no commissions. Our mission is to help Americans secure their futures with transparent rates, minimal stress, and a U.S.-based support team that is available whenever someone wants to talk to a person. Gainbridge and its affiliated insurance company, Gainbridge Life Insurance Company, are headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. Learn more at gainbridge.com or connect with Gainbridge on LinkedIn, Instagram and X.
About Group 1001
Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001 Insurance” or “Group 1001”) is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. Our online investing platform gives individuals control over their savings. Our technology and innovation help companies succeed. And our strategic partnerships bring people together through education and sports.
As of June 30, 2026, Group 1001 Insurance had more than 1,500 employees and combined assets under management of $87.1 billion and provides over 540,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge℠, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, and the RVI Group, among others.
About AdventHealth
AdventHealth is a connected network of care that helps people feel whole – body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 team members across a national footprint provide whole-person care to nearly nine million people annually through more than 2,000 care sites that include hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, hospice centers, the AdventHealth app and more. Our wholistic approach to improving the health and prosperity of our communities is inspired by our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ. For the latest information about AdventHealth, visit AdventHealth.com/news.
About The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the LPGA’s annual tournament in the Tampa Bay region and features the world’s best female golfers competing over four rounds for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour. The tournament is contested at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., a Donald Ross original design and a Beau Welling redesign. The sole namesake event on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sörenstam serves as tournament host with proceeds benefiting the ANNIKA Foundation. The championship is operated by Outlyr, a global sports, event management and lifestyle marketing agency. For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, visit www.TheAnnika.com.
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose Members now represent nearly 40 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. The LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course. Follow the LPGA online at www.LPGA.com and download its mobile apps on Apple or Google Play. Join the social conversation on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and YouTube.
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts 33 annual events across 13 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $132 million and reaching television audiences in more than 150 countries and territories. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
Media Contacts
Jeremy Friedman, The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, 407-721-9752, jfriedman@outlyr.com
Lauren Rozyla-Wong, Senior Manager of Media Communications, AdventHealth West Florida Division, lauren.rozyla-wong@adventhealth.com
Morgan Murphy, Manager, Community Impact & Engagement, Gainbridge, 317-442-3647, Morgan.murphy@group1001.com
