Venue
Location: Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida
Course Details: Par-70, 6,300 yards, renowned for pristine greens and strategic bunkering
Significance: The penultimate event of the LPGA season, leading directly into the CME Group Tour Championship
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Sunny with scattered clouds, highs in the mid-70s °F
Wind: 8–12 mph coastal breezes
Impact: Favorable scoring conditions, but wind could challenge approaches on Pelican’s signature par-3s
Injury & Player Status
Nelly Korda: Defending champion, healthy, aiming for her fourth ANNIKA title
Rose Zhang: Rising star, fully fit, looking to solidify her place among the world’s elite
Kai Trump: Making her LPGA debut, adding intrigue and media spotlight
Brooke Henderson & Lydia Ko: Both confirmed in the field, no reported injuries
Key Player Matchups
Nelly Korda vs. Rose Zhang: Established dominance vs. youthful momentum
Brooke Henderson vs. Lydia Ko: Two veterans battling for top-10 CME points positioning
Kai Trump vs. Field: Debut performance under pressure against world-class competition
Recent Player Form
Korda: Multiple wins in 2025, ranked No. 2 globally
Zhang: Top-10 finishes in three of her last four events
Henderson: Steady but seeking breakthrough victory
Ko: Trending upward with improved putting stats
Tournament Significance
Purse: $6 million
Winner’s Share: $1.08 million
Race to CME Globe: Critical points available before season finale
Prestige: Hosted by Annika Sörenstam, one of the LPGA’s premier events
Series History
2024 Champion: Nelly Korda (-18)
Past Winners: Korda (multiple), Sei Young Kim, Lydia Ko
Trend: Elite ball-strikers and putters thrive at Pelican Golf Club
Betting Trends
Winning scores typically -16 to -20
Korda has won three of the last four editions
Debutants rarely contend, but Zhang proved exceptions possible in 2023
Historical Betting Results
2024: Korda cashed outright at +600
2023: Lydia Ko won at +900
Average Winning Margin: 2–3 strokes
Summary: The 2025 ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is set to deliver drama with Nelly Korda chasing her fourth title, Rose Zhang rising fast, and Kai Trump debuting on the LPGA stage. With a $6 million purse, perfect Florida weather, and CME points at stake, this event is a must-watch.
