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Sorenstam's whirlwind week at The ANNIKA

BELLEAIR, Fla. – The week started with a surprise and ended with the kind of drama everyone hopes will become standard. When Annika Sorenstam showed up early on Monday, she caught her breath. “I walk...

Vu's cool win at The ANNIKA emulates the tourney's namesake

By Jeff Babineau   BELLEAIR, Fla. – Becoming comfortable when the heat of competition gets turned up highest became a building block of Annika Sorenstam’s starry playing career. But it wasn’t something that came naturally to her as...

For the Red, White and Blue

By Carson Racich   BELLEAIR, Fla. - The sun had officially risen over Pelican Golf Club, despite play already having begun, fans made their way in from the course to the flag pole to honor our veterans,...

Yang Sets Course and Tournament Record with 61 at The ANNIKA

BELLEAIR, Fla. – She’s the only one who wasn’t thinking about 59. On Saturday at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, Amy Yang strolled to the 16th tee at 8-under for the day, a...

Pedersen Continues to Dominate at The Annika

With three-straight rounds in the 60s and two nights as leader in the clubhouse, Emily Kristine Pedersen played her way into the same spot once again. With a third-round score of 64, the 27-year-old from...

Nathalie Sheehan Sees a Bright Future for Girls Golf

by Carson Racich   BELLEAIR, Fla. - Nathalie Sheehan, Director of Women's Golf at Pelican Golf Club, is excited for the future of golf. Sheehan takes pride in coaching avid and new players, both older and younger,...

Say Cheese

By Carson Racich   BELLEAIR, Fla. - Elevating this year's tournament starts right away when you enter through the main gates at Pelican Golf Club. Capturing the excitement before even stepping foot on the grounds is what...

Pedersen a Relatable Leader at The ANNIKA

BELLEAIR, Fla. – You might not know the second-round leader of The ANNIKA presented by Gainbridge at Pelican, but if you’re an average golfer, you can certainly relate to Emily Kristine Pedersen.   Not that you can...

Still her Hero, but now she's a Friend

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Ruffels is Ready and Raring To Go

By Jeff Babineau   BELLEAIR, Fla. – Gabriela Ruffels always was destined to make it onto the LPGA. She was a promising junior once she left tennis behind for golf, a standout at talent-rich USC, and won...

Pedersen Primed for Run at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican

BELLEAIR, Fla. – Golf has always battled the analytical mind. Look at the smartest players you know - Tiger Woods, whether you’re a fan or not, has always been brilliant. In Gee Chun is a...

Henderson Hurries to the top at The ANNIKA

BELLEAIR, Fla. - A slow start off of No. 10 began to speed up quickly for Brooke Henderson after recording three-straight birdies from holes 12-14, putting herself in prime position to make a splash at...