The upcoming ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the penultimate event of the 2023 LPGA Tour season, and so all eyes are set on the game. The weekend playfield includes past champions, recent LPGA Tour winners, rookies, and players from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Top 10, so hopes to see some immaculate and precise play are high. 

This year, sponsor invites, LPGA rookies, and Monday qualifiers have further enhanced the competitive field for the tournament. Talking about her upcoming game, a recent Ladies European Tour (LET) title winner has praised the legend Annika Sorenstam for upholding the dignity of women’s golf!

LET pro confesses to embracing Annika Sorenstam and her golfing legacy

The Swedish legend Annika Sorenstam stands as a prominent figure in the world of golf. The player has raked in numerous LPGA victories, and her legacy stands as a tough trademark to rebut. In a post uploaded by @annika_fdn on Instagram, German golfer Aline Krauter is seen talking about adding another Annika event to her list.

Prior to her play on Thursday, Krauter talked about her experience and ambitions ahead of playing at Pelican. The golfer praised Annika Sorenstam and said that for players, it is an honor to play at Annika’s event. The young player also added that having Annika give back to the women’s golf game means a lot to the LPGA girls.

“I played in a couple of her events. I played as a junior…just what she’s done for the game of golf is amazing, and I am proud to be in the field this year,” the player remarked, talking about the impact Annika has had on the realm of golf as a whole. 

The excitement about this year’s stroke play is high among the golfers and the fans alike. Here’s a quick glimpse of what you can expect from the game this season.

What can we expect from this season’s ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge?

Well, to begin with, with a star-studded roster and an aim for a three-peat, the grounds in Florida will witness top LPGA stars and season winners take the green. After the Solheim Cup, it is after a while that so many big names will be seen on the greens playing against each other.

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Other than Aline Krauter, the grounds will see Nelly Korda aiming for a three-peat, Celine Boutier returning from her Maybank Championship win, Minjee Lee, this season’s BMW Championship winner, Lilia Vo, Jin Young Ko, Charley Hull, Lydia Ko, and many more. The players will be competing for a total purse of $3.25 million and top ranks in the Race to the CME Globe.

The game is about to unfold this weekend. What are your hopes and expectations for the players before the game? Let us know in the comments below.

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