Tampa Bay’s Signature LPGA Event, Nov. 13-17
Ticket Offerings Include Exclusive Hospitality Access and General Grounds Passes;
All Military to Receive Complimentary Admission to the 2024 Championship
Tickets On-Sale Exclusively at www.TheAnnika.com
Volunteer Registration Now Open
BELLEAIR, Fla., July 17, 2024 – Tournament officials and Annika Sorenstam announced today a variety of ticket packages are now on sale at www.TheAnnika.com for Tampa Bay’s signature LPGA Tour event, The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, taking place Nov. 13-17 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla.
The penultimate event on the 2024 LPGA Tour schedule sponsored by Gainbridge®, a Group 1001 company, and hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Fame member Annika Sorenstam, The ANNIKA will feature a tournament purse of $3.25 million – one of the largest on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships and the CME Group Tour Championship – with proceeds benefiting the ANNIKA Foundation.
“It is an honor to be the tournament namesake for one of the premier events on the LPGA Tour schedule with our partners Pelican Golf Club and Gainbridge,” said Annika. “Tampa Bay has an incredible sports and golf fanbase, and we look forward to elevating this championship to a must-attend event.”
“Group 1001’s sponsorships reflect our belief that sports and education have the power to transform communities,” said Group 1001’s Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation Mike Nichols. “We look forward to continuing to build on our partnership with The ANNIKA to elevate this championship for players and spectators alike, as well as highlight the second year of our ‘Parity Week by Gainbridge®’ initiative.”
“With the momentum we have built in creating a world-class event for the Belleair and Tampa Bay communities, we look forward to celebrating our fifth year in hosting the LPGA Tour at Pelican Golf Club in November,” said Dan Doyle Jr., owner, Pelican Golf Club.
Ticket packages for The ANNIKA include exclusive hospitality and general admissions tickets offering a wide degree of entertainment and access. Tickets are available for purchase exclusively at www.TheAnnika.com. All 2024 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.
2024 The ANNIKA Ticket Options: There are three ticket options for fans interested in attending:
- Daily Grounds
- Wednesday, Nov. 13 (Pro-Am): $25.
- Thursday, Nov. 14: $40.
- Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16: $45 per day.
- Sunday, Nov. 17: $50.
- Weekly Grounds:
- Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 13-17: $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. 14-17: $225 per day.
- Weekly (Thursday-Sunday): $800.
July is “Freedom Month,” and all tickets purchased at www.TheAnnika.com will be tax-free until July 31.
All military (active, reserve, retired, and veterans) plus one will receive complimentary admission by showing proper identification at Admissions in exchange for a daily grounds pass. Military and their plus one will also have access to the Hero Outpost, an exclusive covered viewing deck on the par-3 12th hole with complimentary snacks and beverages. Children 17 and under will be admitted free with a paid adult.
Volunteer Registration Now Open: Volunteer registration also is now open for the 2024 ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs at the tournament, including marshaling, scoring, transportation, hospitality services, and many other important roles. In 2024, the tournament is seeking more than 700 volunteers to fill a variety of roles during tournament week. The $65 volunteer package includes an official branded Callaway golf shirt; a hat or visor; two weekly grounds passes; a volunteer credential allowing grounds access and complimentary parking all week; and meals provided on scheduled days of volunteering. For more information on volunteering, visit www.TheAnnika.com/volunteer.
Lilia Vu captured her fourth LPGA Tour win at The ANNIKA in 2023, elevating her to then World No. 1. Nelly Korda is a two-time champion at The ANNIKA (2021 and 2022), with Sei Young Kim winning the inaugural event in 2020.
For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, visit www.TheAnnika.com and on social media: @TheAnnikaLPGA on X (formerly Twitter), @TheAnnikaLPGA on Instagram, and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Facebook.
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, the largest purse on the LPGA Tour outside of major championships and the season-ending event. The tournament is contested at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., a Donald Ross design that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The sole namesake event on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sorenstam 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 ANNIKA
In 2008, Annika stepped away from professional golf and created the ANNIKA Foundation, which currently hosts six global tournaments for junior girls with over 600 girls from 60 different countries competing annually. The Foundation also hosts the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M, a premiere event on the NCAA Division I women’s golf fall schedule featuring 12 of the top DI schools in the country. New this year, a member of the winning team will earn an exemption to compete in The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
Annika, the ANNIKA Foundation and the Haskins Foundation annually recognize the NCAA Division I women’s golf player of the year via the ANNIKA Award. Stanford’s Rose Zhang was named the back-to-back Annika Award winner for 2023.
In 2014 the LPGA, in partnership with Rolex, 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, Annika became the first female golfer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
About Gainbridge®
Founded in 2018, Gainbridge® is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.io or follow and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.
About Group 1001
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, 2024, Group 1001 had more than 1,200 employees and combined assets under management of $65.4 billion, serving more than 950,000 customers. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge®, Clear Spring Health, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, and 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 more than 60 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, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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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 more than 30 annual events across 10 countries for over 200 Active Players, awarding total prize funds exceeding $125 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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