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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden waves to fans after teeing off on the first hole during the final round of the Gainbridge LPGA at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Annika Sorenstam of Sweden waves to fans after teeing off on the first hole during the final round of the Gainbridge LPGA at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club on February 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Many changes are being made in the golf world before the start of the upcoming season. The biggest change would be the potential merger of the PGA Tour and LIV Golf. While men’s golf is undergoing tumultuous changes, women’s golf is also entering a new phase. Annika Women’s All Pro Tour has announced a partnership with Callaway Golf.
In June 2023, Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sorenstam and WAPT announced an alliance, growing into the Annika Women’s All-Pro Tour. The new partnership with Callaway will enhance the dream of pros wanting to play on the LPGA Tour. But there is a catch with the new partnership.
ANNIKA WAPT announces a partnership with Callaway Golf
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In a recent press release, Annika WAPT announced a five-year umbrella partnership with Callaway Golf to provide athletes with support in many areas. In this partnership, the tour logo will feature the words Driven By Callaway. With Callaway’s support, the Race to Stage II program will provide support to the top ten players at the end of the season.
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Jul 7, 2023; Pebble Beach, California, USA; Annika Sorenstam (left) and Michelle Wie West hug on the eighteenth green after they finished a round during the second round of the U.S. Women’s Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Link. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
The top 5 players will receive advancement to Stage II and an entry fee scholarship. On the other hand, players 6 to 10 will have their Stage I entry fees paid. Furthermore, Callaway Golf will provide the latest tour model balls for the athletes to practice with each week on the range. Talking about the partnership with Annika Sorenstam, Bjoern Kreutzer, Sr. Manager of Sports Marketing at Callaway Golf said, “We are excited to work with the Annika Women’s All Pro Tour, their outstanding team, as well as Annika herself on this long-term partnership that provides more opportunities for women in the professional arena.”
Expressing the joy of the new partnership, Annika WAPT’s president, Gary DeSerrano said, “We will continue to provide our professionals with the best experience, support, and opportunity in the women’s game. We are grateful to the Callaway team for supporting the women’s game and joining us in our mission for years to come.” All these perks coming along with this partnership will be helpful for the female players to prepare for their upcoming 2024 season.
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ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour 2024 Schedule
The new Annika Women’s All Pro Tour has plans for 11 tournaments from April to August. Each of the 11 events in 2024 will provide two Epson Tour tournament exemptions to the top two finishers. The complete schedule is listed below.
- US Restoration Northshore Championship, Mandeville, LA (April 3–April 6).
- L’Auberge Lake Charles Championship, Lake Charles, LA (April 10–April 13)
- Taco Bell Natchez Classic, Natchez MS (April 17–April 20)
- Abilene Women’s Open, Abilene, TX (April 30–May 3)
- Oscar Williams Classic, Anna, TX (May 7–May 10).
- FCA Women’s Championship, Broken Arrow, OK (May 14–May 17)
- To Be Announced (Jun 11–Jun 14)
- Beaumont Emergency Open, Beaumont, TX (Jun 18–Jun 21)
- Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open, Conway, AR (July 10–July 13)
- Kathy Whitworth, 88, Trophy Club, TX (July 17–July 20)
- Heritage Classic, Wichita, KS (Aug. 1–Aug. 4)
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What are your thoughts on the five-year partnership between Callaway Golf and Annika Women’s All-Pro Tour? Let us know in the comments section below.
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