The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican preview: Field, betting odds and tee times

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican preview: Field, betting odds and tee times

The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the final regular tournament on the LPGA Tour this season as the race to the CME Globe nears its conclusion.

In total, 31 events were played in 2024, with tournaments held not only in the USA but also across Asia and Europe. Every point will count at the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican this week, as only the top 60 and ties in the rankings will be eligible to take part in the CME Group Tour Championship, held next week in Florida.

Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu, first and second in the rankings respectively, won’t have to worry about securing qualification for next week, but there are a host of excellent players hovering about the top 60 bubble.

Indeed, Carlota Ciganda, Ashleigh Buhai and Georgia Hall will need to deliver in the Sunshine State this week if they are to make it through to the season-ending finale.

Before the tournament even gets underway, the Wednesday Pro-Am features some big names, including 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark, who will play alongside Annika Sorenstam – the event host.

Formerly known as the Pelican Championship, the event will take place for the fifth time, yet it already has an impressive history of previous winners.

Korda has won it twice, while 2023 Women’s Open Champion Lilia Vu and Kim Sei-young have each claimed one victory apiece. Last year, Vu added the tournament to her Chevron Championship and AIG Women’s Open crown in what was a very successful year.

Can she repeat the trick in 2024?

Where is the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican held?

Pelican Golf Club will host the event once again this year. The par-70, 6,349-yard course mirrors Augusta National – just 480 miles to its north – in many ways.

The fairways are wide, some stretching at least 60 yards from edge to edge, while pine straw sits at the base of the trees lining the fairway, giving the players the notion that they could be playing Augusta.

There aren’t many water hazards throughout the 18 holes, rather the course features large, undulated greens as a way of protecting itself from low scores during tournament play. Again, similar to Augusta, several of these putting surfaces have various tiers, placing a premium on accurate approach shots.

Who is in the field for the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican?

Considering how important this tournament could be to many who are operating around the top 60 in the CME Globe rankings, the field is unsurprisingly stacked with the best golfers on the planet.

Korda and Vu have already committed, while Lydia Ko, Lauren Coughlin and Hannah Green will be looking to add another LPGA Tour win to their impressive seasons.

Elsewhere, sponsor invitations have been given to Brittany Lincicome, Rachel Kuehn and amateur Louise Rydqvist, who made the cut at this event last year and finished 60^th in the Women’s Open at St Andrews this summer.

The British contingent will be led by Charley Hull, who claimed her first victory since 2022 in the recent Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh, while Gemma Dryburgh is also in the field.

The full field for the tournament can be found here.

What is the format of the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican?

The format of the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is a standard strokeplay event played over 72 holes with a cut after 36 holes (two rounds). The player with the lowest score over four rounds will win the tournament.

Who will win the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican?

Selected odds for the tournament will appear here when available.

How much will the winner of the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican receive?

The prize fund on offer this year is $3.25m, the same purse as 2023. The winner will take home a cheque worth nearly $500k for their efforts. along with 500 CME points.

Who has won the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican?

How to watch the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

Viewers in the UK can watch the tournament on Sky Sports Golf. All times BST

Thursday, 14 November: Sky Sports Golf, 15.00
Friday, 15 November: Sky Sports Golf, 15.00
Saturday, 16 November: Sky Sports Golf, 19.30
Sunday, 17 November: Sky Sports Golf, 15.00

Viewers in the US can watch all four days via the Golf Channel. All times EDT

Thursday, 14 November: Golf Channel, 10.00
Friday, 15 November: Golf Channel, 10.00
Saturday, 16 November: Golf Channel, 08.00
Sunday, 17 November: Golf Channel, 14.00

Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican: Tee times and groupings

Tee times and groupings for the tournament will appear here when announced.

About the Author

Ross Kilvington – Contributing Golf News Writer

Ross Kilvington is a freelance writer from Scotland who currently writes previews for Today’s Golfer, covering events on the DP World, PGA, and LPGA tours along with the LIV Golf Series.

Ross holds a passionate interest in golf and tries to play as often as possible, although having two daughters under the age of 6 means his quest to break 80 will have to wait a little longer.

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