BELLAIRE, Fla., Oct. 21, 2024 — The top five players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are world No. 1 and two-time champion Nelly Korda, defending champion and world No. 2 Lilia Wu and former world No. 1 Lydia Ko and Luoning Yin, along with three-time winner Hannah Green, top ANNIKA’s initial engagement list from Gainbridge to Pelican in 2024.
The penultimate event of the 2024 LPGA Tour season, ANIKA, will be held Nov. 11-17 at Pelican Golf Club in Bellaire, Florida. The world’s best professional golfers will compete for a share of a $3.25 million prize purse, the largest in LPGA Tour history.
Today, tournament organizers announced that all military personnel (active, reserve, veteran and retired) and above will receive complimentary access to the Championship, which also includes access to a special and exclusive hospitality venue, Hero Outpost, provided by Federdata, celebrating the 12th anniversary of the tournament.
Moonpar3. Additionally, tournament organizers announced today that all first responders (firefighters, police and emergency medical service workers) and one guest will receive complimentary access to the 2024 Championship.
When you enter the championship, the first respondents can access the exclusive location of HOSPITITALITY, the first POST base represented by Servpro in the 16th Green Per 4.
All soldiers and the first respondents receive the championship and the previous POST base free admission and indicate appropriate identification. Children under 17 will also be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
“We are thrilled to welcome the world’s best professional golfers back to Pelican Golf Club and provide an unforgettable experience for our players as well as our loyal spectators,” said Justin Sheehan, Director of Golf and Head of Operations at Pelican Golf Club.
“We also look forward to celebrating the heroes who have been working tirelessly in recent weeks to keep families safe and help recover from the storm.”
Eight of the top 10 players in the world are early ANNIKA members, including Nelly Korda (1), Lilia Wu (2), Lydia Ko (3), Luoning Yin (4), Hannah Green (5), Celine Boutier (7), Helan Liu (9) and Amy Young (10).
As previously announced, USC senior Louise Lidquist will join the field for the second consecutive year as a sponsored exemption, following the University of South Carolina’s victory in the 2024 ANNIKA Intercollegiate Tournament presented by 3M in September.
South Carolina women’s golf coach Karen Anderson selected Lidqvist as an exempt participant for the second straight year, and she finished second individually with a 13-under par score.
Annika’s ticket package contains exclusive hospitality and general reception tickets, providing a wide range of entertainment and access. Tickets can only be purchased at www.theannika.com. All 2024 tickets are digital and sent by email after purchase. Tickets can be displayed on mobile or printed devices scanned by the main door. ANNIKA 2024 Ticket Options: For fans wishing to attend the event, there are three ticket options:
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Wednesday, November 13 (Pro-Am): $25. Thursday, November 14: $40. Friday-Saturday, November 15-16: $45 per day. Sunday, November 17th: $50. Weekly sites:
Wednesday to Sunday, November 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. Lilia Vu earned her fourth LPGA Tour victory at The ANNIKA in 2023, which propelled her to the world No. 1 ranking at the time. Nelly Korda is a two-time ANNIKA champion (2021 and 2022) and Kim Sei Young won the first event of 2020.
