The second edition of the Annika driven by Gainbridge will take place from November 14-17. Before the final event of the year i.e., the SME Group Championship. This will be a great event to showcase talent and secure a good sport for the qualification of CME. This is the chance for the players to increase their purse value and get some crucial points to improve their rankings.

With the qualification criteria to follow, only the top 60 and ties will be able to qualify for the CME Group Tour Championship. Many players could get into the CME with their performance and improved points after the Annika 2024. Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu have secured first and second ranking, assuring their easy entry to the tournament. For the rest of the golfers, it will be a challenge to take on.

Along with the matches, fans would love to see some new entries including Caitlin Clark, WNBA Rookie of the Year playing alongside Annika Sorenstam, the host of the tournament. With great rivalry, new entries, and great competition, fans are going to love the second edition of Annika Driven by Gainbridge. So, here are all the details about the tournament to keep fans updated.

The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican details not to miss out on

The tournament will be hosted once again at the Pelican Golf Club. With a minimum of water hazards throughout and wide fairways, the course feels similar to the Augusta National. The 6,349-yard course has a similar putting surface just to the Augusta. The tournament hosts the top players, along with entries from across the globe.

The top 60 R&A Women’s World Amateur Golf Ranking players are the only ones who are sent invitations for the tournament. For open entries, players are placed based on rankings from the R&A Women’s World Amateur Golf Rankings, SGF Golf ranking, and Handicap. The Annika also follows the standard strokeplay format played over 72 holes. The cut will be after two rounds, i.e., 36 holes. The golfer with the lowest score after four rounds will take home the grand prize of $500K, along with 500 CME points. The purse is the same as 2023, however, it would be great to see who will take it this time.

Here is the list of the winners over the past three years, Lilia Vu, 2023 with a -19 score, Nelly Korda, 2022 and 2021 with -14 and 17 scores, respectively. It would be a great season to witness as Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu compete to take on another title while others try to make their first victory.

Check out the players in action at the Annika driven by Gainbridge

Lilia Vu had an incredible season last year. She looks back to her important win and says it was great to win as her season had fallen off after the AIG Women’s Open. Vu will be looking out to close similarly, while Nelly Korda will take the field for her third title. The two-time winner has been away from the field due to a neck injury and will be looking to secure a first win since May at the Annika.

Apart from the two champions, Caitlin Clark will also be making an appearance at Pelican. She will be competing in the pro-am tournament on Wednesday. Fans can watch her live at the LPGA and the NBCSports website at 7 AM E.T.

Leona Maguire, Kim Hyo-joo, Lee Mi-hyang, Stephanie Kyriacou, Gaby López, Hinako Shibuno, and Carlota Ciganda will be competing for their qualification for the CME Group Tour Championship. These golfers are just short of the top 60 ranking and their performance at the Annika driven can help them secure entry for the tournament.

With a lot of great competition, new entries, and tough tournaments for qualification. Fans are going to get the best of golf with the Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Who are you supporting this season? Let us know in the comments section below.