Defending Champion Linn Grant; Major Champions and Fan Favorites Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson; Tampa Bay’s Melanie Green Committed to the Championship
All Military and First Responders to Receive Complimentary Admission
Tickets on Sale at www.TheAnnika.com
BELLEAIR, Fla. – World No. 1 and three-time champion Nelly Korda will look to become the first four-time winner of an LPGA Tour event since tournament namesake Annika Sörenstam in 2005 when she tees it up in November at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, the penultimate event for the 2026 LPGA Tour season. The ANNIKA will take place Nov. 9-15 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., where the world’s top female professional golfers will compete for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest purses on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships.
Korda headlines a stacked field of early commitments for The ANNIKA that include defending champion Linn Grant, major champions and fan favorites Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson, and former USF All-American and 2025 Epson Tour Player of the Year Melanie Green, who will be making her debut at The ANNIKA in November.
Tournament officials announced today that all military personnel (active, reserve, retired and veterans), as well as all first responders (fire, police and emergency medical service personnel) and a plus one will receive complimentary access to the championship. For more information, www.TheANNIKA.com/tickets to redeem.
In addition, all military personnel (active, reserve, retired and veterans) are welcome to access an exclusive hospitality venue – the Hero Outpost presented by FedData – overlooking the tournament’s signature par-3 12th green. More information can be found at www.TheAnnika.com/tickets.
Children 17 and under also will be admitted free to the championship with a paid adult.
“We are excited to welcome back the greatest professional golfers in the world to Tampa Bay and Pelican Golf Club in November, providing a memorable experience for not only the players, but also for our loyal spectators and this great community,” said Ryan Dever, Tournament Director for The ANNIKA. “We are grateful to our veterans and first responders whose dedication and sacrifice ensure the freedom we often take for granted. On Veterans Day and throughout tournament week, we look forward to honoring their commitment to keeping our communities and country safe.”
As previously announced, Wake Forest Senior Macy Pate will join the field as a tournament sponsor invitation as a result of Wake Forest capturing the 2026 ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M last week. Wake Forest women’s golf coach Kim Lewellen selected Pate as the recipient of the sponsor invitation. She finished T5 at 2-under par at the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M.
Tournament officials will be announcing in the coming weeks additional enhancements taking place throughout the week at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, including additional field commitments. For a complete list of tournament entries, click HERE.
Tickets on Sale: Ticket packages for The ANNIKA include premier hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.TheAnnika.com. All 2026 tickets will be digital and will be emailed after purchase. Tickets can be viewed on either a mobile device or printed out where they will be scanned at the main gate.
2026 The ANNIKA Ticket Options: There are three ticket options for fans interested in attending (cost per ticket below, plus taxes and fees).
- Daily Grounds
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 (Pro-Am): $25.
- Thursday, Nov. 12: $40.
- Friday-Saturday, Nov. 13-14: $45 per day.
- Sunday, Nov. 15: $50.
- Weekly Grounds:
- Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 11-15: $140.
- Lightning Lounge:
- Offered in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Lightning Lounge provides a shared hospitality experience at the tournament’s signature par-3 12th hole. The Lightning Lounge includes complimentary food and beverages, TVs, private bathrooms, and parking.
- Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 12-15: $225 per day.
- Weekly (Thursday-Sunday): $800.
Linn Grant captured her second LPGA Tour win in 2025 at The ANNIKA by three strokes at 19-under par, one shy of the tournament record. It was the second time Grant received a trophy from Sörenstam. Grant won the Scandinavian Mixed in Sweden when Sörenstam and Henrik Stenson were co-hosts. World No. 1 Nelly Korda is a three-time winner at The ANNIKA (2021, 2022 and 2024). Lilia Vu captured her fourth LPGA Tour win at The ANNIKA in 2023 and Sei Young Kim won the inaugural event in 2020.
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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 outside of the major championships. 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 Pelican Golf Club
Pelican Golf Club is a Donald Ross design and a Beau Welling redesign that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The 18-hole golf course, which celebrated its centennial in 2025, plays to a par-70, stretches to 7,000 yards and features lush greenery, undulating terrain, and crushed quartz sand. Pelican Golf Club is the first location on the west coast of Florida to have Latitude 36 Bermudagrass on all Fairways, ensuring gorgeous grounds all season long. Pelican Golf Club is host site for the LPGA Tour’s annual stop in Tampa Bay, The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
About ANNIKA
During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, Annika rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered. She amassed over 95 worldwide wins, 72 on the LPGA Tour, 10 Major Championships, and the 2021 US Senior Women’s Open. She won a record eight Rolex Player of the Year awards, in 2003 was the first woman in 58 years to play a PGA TOUR event, is the only LPGA player to shoot 59, and is still the LPGA’s All-Time money leader with over $22 Million in earnings despite stepping away from competition in 2008.
In 2007, she created the ANNIKA Foundation, which has reached more than 8.000 girls since its inception and will be impacting another 1,300 females this year. In 2014 it started the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M, featuring 12 of the top DI schools in the country. The winner gets an invite into The ANNIKA Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, the only signature event on the LPGA schedule.
In 2014 the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award was established to recognize the player who, during a current LPGA Tour season, has the most outstanding record in all five major championships. In 2020, Annika was elected the President of the International Golf Federation which oversees golf in the Olympic Games. In 2021, she became the first female golfer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 2022, the ANNIKA Development Program was established in partnership with Old Barnwell, a private golf club near Aiken, South Carolina to support college graduates who are pursuing professional golf careers. Four ANNIKA Ambassadors are selected per year, and they receive access for three years to Old Barnwell, housing, financial assistance, training, and mentorship from Annika.
The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour was launched in 2024 to provide a better pathway for women to the Epson and LPGA Tours. In 2025, the Foundation launched the More Than Golf Invitational for women’s Mid-Major Conference Champions. The college player of the year wins the ANNIKA Award Presented by Stifel.
About Gainbridge
Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge”) was founded in 2018 as part of Group 1001 with a simple belief: people work hard for their money, and their money should work hard for them. We offer a simple, safe way to save for the future – with clear annuity products, no hidden fees, and support from licensed teammates whenever you need it. Gainbridge is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. Learn more at gainbridge.com or connect with us 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 March 31, 2026, Group 1001 Insurance had more than 1,500 employees and combined assets under management of $86.1 billion and provides over 540,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, GainbridgeSM, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, and the RVI Group, among others.
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 170 countries.
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