Annabelle Pancake-Webb is getting a significant preview of the LPGA Tour at the upcoming The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge – and that's before her official rookie season in 2027 has even begun. What a move, to prove herself at this top level already, with her Tour Card for next year already in hand!
The 24-year-old has more than earned it: She secured her 2027 LPGA Tour Card by claiming a very strong fourth place in the 2026 Epson Tour Race for the Card. Out of her 19 starts on the Epson Tour, she finished in the top 10 eight times and earned her first title in July at the Greater Toledo Classic. Things are going really well for the young American right now.
A Glimpse of the Future
This early introduction at The ANNIKA is not just a normal tournament for Annabelle. It's her first real test against the LPGA's Who's Who, even before her official rookie status begins in 2027. She already has her membership in hand; now it's about gaining initial experience and getting used to the pace. The Zionsville, Indiana native was a two-time All-ACC selection at Clemson and holds the school record for the best scoring average in her senior season with 71.27.
Stars and Big Money on the Line
The ANNIKA is one of the last highlights on the 2026 LPGA calendar. The tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, running from November 12-15, features a hefty prize purse of 3.25 million US dollars and important CME Group points. And who's teeing off? None other than current World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who is back on the green after her Solheim Cup break in September. This promises pure drama and is the perfect stage for Annabelle Pancake-Webb to make an early statement.
