2026 The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
The 2026 The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican returns to Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, for four rounds of LPGA Tour competition from November 12 through November 15. Hosted by World Golf Hall of Fame member Annika Sorenstam, the championship is the final full-field event before the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.
Pelican Golf Club is a par-70 layout listed at approximately 6,341 yards for the championship. The course combines Donald Ross design roots with a Beau Welling renovation, featuring undulating terrain, strategic bunkering, crushed-quartz sand, Bermuda fairways, and firm TifEagle Bermuda greens.
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🏌️ Pelican Golf Club — Belleair, Florida Par 70 • Approx. 6,341 Yards • Strategic Florida Test
Pelican Golf Club has hosted the tournament since its 2020 debut. The layout is built around fairway position, precise approach play, strategic bunker avoidance, Bermuda-grass control, putting conversion, and disciplined late-season scoring.
Quick Course Overview
Pelican Golf Club occupies the former Belleview Biltmore Golf Club site, originally designed by Donald Ross in 1925. The Beau Welling-led renovation restored Golden Age design characteristics while creating a modern championship venue with undulating terrain, firm playing surfaces, prominent bunkering, and multiple strategic options from the tee.
Course Type / Conditions
- Traditional Florida parkland course with Donald Ross design influence
- Beau Welling renovation emphasizing angles, movement, and strategic bunkering
- Latitude 36 Bermuda fairways and TifEagle Bermuda putting surfaces
- November wind, warmth, and changing firmness can influence scoring conditions
What Matters Most
- Fairway position to preserve clean approach angles around the bunkers
- Approach precision to create birdie chances on firm, contoured greens
- Short-game control when misses leave delicate Bermuda-grass recovery shots
- Putting conversion because winning totals can move deep under par
Player-Fit Keys
- Accurate drivers who consistently play from favorable positions
- Strong iron players capable of controlling distance and spin on firm greens
- Players comfortable with Bermuda-grass surrounds and putting surfaces
- Confident scorers who can handle late-season pressure and qualification storylines
Winning Formula
- Use smart tee-shot placement rather than forcing aggressive lines
- Attack accessible hole locations while respecting the protected sides of greens
- Take advantage of the two par 5s and shorter scoring opportunities
- Limit three-putts and avoid compounding mistakes during the closing stretch
The ANNIKA
2026 The ANNIKA
Tournament Details
Date: November 12-15, 2026
Location: Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida
Format: 72-hole LPGA Tour stroke play
Purse: $3.25 million
A late-season championship hosted by Annika Sorenstam at Pelican Golf Club.
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2026 The ANNIKA
LPGA Tour
Pelican Golf Club — Belleair, Florida
$3.25 million purse and 500 Race to the CME Globe points
Final full-field event before the CME Group Tour Championship
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Pelican Golf Club
Belleair Championship Venue
Par 70 • Approximately 6,341 Yards
Donald Ross roots with a Beau Welling-led renovation
Undulating terrain, strategic bunkering, and firm Bermuda surfaces
A precise test that still allows aggressive scoring
Defending Champion: Linn Grant
2025 The ANNIKA Champion
Winning Score: 19-Under 261
Closed with a final-round 65 at Pelican Golf Club
Finished three strokes ahead of Jennifer Kupcho
Earned her second career LPGA Tour title
Pelican Course-Fit Keys
Positioning & Approach Precision
Fairways, GIR, Short Game and Putting
Use controlled tee shots to preserve favorable approach angles
Control distance and spin into firm, protected greens
Convert enough birdie chances to keep pace with elite scorers
Field & Storyline Watch
Late-Season LPGA Field
Defending Champion, Past Winners and CME Qualification
Linn Grant headlines the defending-champion story
Past winners and Race to CME Globe contenders add depth
Final entries, withdrawals, and featured groups will be tracked through the news page
Late-Season Championship Storyline
Final Full-Field Event
CME Qualification and Tour Status
Players make their final push toward the CME Group Tour Championship
Race to CME Globe position and season status remain major storylines
Late leaderboard movement can reshape the season-ending field
Tournament News & Highlights
Round Coverage
News, Video and Leaderboard Movement
Field notes, tee times, weather, interviews, and daily scoring movement
Highlights and video recaps from each competition round
The ANNIKA Tournament History
Past Champions
Pelican Golf Club LPGA Legacy
Linn Grant won in 2025 and Nelly Korda won in 2024
Lilia Vu won in 2023 and Nelly Korda won in 2022 and 2021
Sei Young Kim captured the inaugural championship in 2020
The ANNIKA & Pelican Golf Club Story
The tournament debuted at Pelican Golf Club in 2020 and has grown into one of the LPGA Tour's most important late-season events. Annika Sorenstam became the tournament host in 2023, and the ANNIKA Foundation serves as the event's primary beneficiary.
Past champions include Sei Young Kim, Nelly Korda, Lilia Vu, and Linn Grant. Korda has won three times at Pelican, while Grant matched the tournament's 72-hole scoring record at 19-under in 2025.
Pelican Golf Club combines Donald Ross architectural roots with a modern Beau Welling renovation. Its par-70 setup, strategic bunkering, firm Bermuda surfaces, and scoring opportunities create a demanding but entertaining finish to the LPGA regular season.
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