What a lineup is forming for The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, scheduled for November 12-15, 2026, in Florida: Charley Hull, rising star Lottie Woad, and 2020 champion Sei Young Kim are freshly confirmed, elevating the field to a new level. These impressive names promise top-tier golf and significantly ramp up the excitement for the prestigious event at Pelican Golf Club.
Elite Talent on the Tee
Charley Hull, a three-time LPGA winner from England, is currently on a strong run. She recently delivered a round of 66 at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia, which saw her tied for fourth place after Thursday. This season, she has made the cut in 11 of 15 starts and secured four top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the U.S. Women’s Open – things are just going well for her. Lottie Woad, also English, has established herself as one of the LPGA's top young players in record time, already securing victories at the Women’s Scottish Open and the Kroger Queen City Championship. She was also part of the victorious European Solheim Cup team, alongside Hull.
Comeback and Showdown
Sei Young Kim, the South Korean powerhouse and winner of The ANNIKA in 2020, returns to the greens where she has triumphed before. This is not just a comeback for a former champion but adds a unique dimension to the tournament. The ANNIKA, hosted by golf legend Annika Sörenstam, is also a crucial stop on the LPGA calendar before heading to the major finale, the CME Group Tour Championship. Only the top 60 players in the Race to the CME Globe qualify for the season finale – so much is at stake.
