U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry, NASCAR's Carson Hocevar and Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull to Serve as Celebrity Caddies at The ANNIKA
The four will walk inside the ropes with the Wednesday Pro-Am group that includes WNBA star and Gainbridge® ambassador Caitlin Clark, defending champion Nelly Korda and sponsor invitation Lauryn Nguyen
BELLEAIR, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 – Gainbridge® and tournament officials at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican announced today that Gainbridge® ambassadors – U.S. Soccer Legend and 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist Briana Scurry and NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar – will join the tournament as celebrity guest caddies for the Wednesday Pro-Am group that includes WNBA star and Gainbridge® ambassador Caitlin Clark, defending champion Nelly Korda and sponsor invitation and Northwestern All-American Lauryn Nguyen.
Indiana Fever players Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull will show their support also as celebrity guest caddies on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Pelican Golf Club.
“Having Briana and Carson joining Caitlin at The ANNIKA is an opportunity for Gainbridge® to showcase the variety in our sports sponsorship portfolio,” said Mike Nichols, Group 1001 Chief of Sponsorship Strategy and Activation. “In addition, as partners with the Indiana Fever, we look forward to welcoming Caitlin’s teammates Sophie and Lexie to Tampa Bay to elevate and shine a spotlight on women’s sports.”
Wednesday’s Pro-Am is open to the public. Tickets for the Wednesday Pro-Am and tournament rounds Thursday-Sunday are on sale at www.TheANNIKA.com.
Scurry is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in U.S. history, having competed in four World Cups and three Olympic Games. She is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. Scurry will also be panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit, an invite-only event at Pelican Golf Club on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
“It’s incredible to see the energy and attention surrounding women’s sports right now, and events like The ANNIKA show how far we’ve come,” said Scurry. “I’ve long admired Annika for breaking barriers in her sport the way so many of us have tried to in ours, and it’s inspiring to see athletes like Caitlin carrying that torch for the next generation. This will be my first time at an LPGA event, and I’m proud to represent Gainbridge® and the work they’re doing to elevate women’s sports. I’m excited to hit the course, meet some of the LPGA Tour’s best players, and share the day with fans and my fellow Gainbridge® ambassadors in the Wednesday Pro-Am.”
Hocevar, the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year, will have his Spire Motorsports Chevrolet showcased throughout the week at the tournament’s main entrance with a special paint scheme in honor of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
“It's not every day that you get to go behind the scenes of a major sporting event, and it will be cool to see the different LPGA Tour players’ skills and strategies,” said Hocevar. “Gainbridge® plays a huge part in helping our team and furthering my career, and I’m proud to be part of a company that has a strong commitment to both racing and women's sports.”
Hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam, The ANNIKA will feature a field of 108 of the world’s best female professional golfers competing for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest purses on the LPGA Tour. The field features three-time champion Nelly Korda, 2023 champion Lilia Vu and fan favorites, Brooke Henderson, Lexi Thompson, Hannah Grean and Charley Hull as early commitments.
For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, including tickets, corporate support. and volunteer opportunities, visit www.TheAnnika.com and social media: @TheAnnikaLPGA on X, @TheAnnikaLPGA on Instagram, and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Facebook.
About Gainbridge®
Founded in 2018, Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge®”) is an insurtech subsidiary of Group 1001 that empowers consumers to take control of their financial future with solutions that are accessible to everyone, no matter their budget or financial knowledge. Its platform provides access to financial products that are simple, intuitive, and backed by smart technology with no complexity or hidden fees. Gainbridge® is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana. For more information, visit www.gainbridge.com or follow and connect with us on X and LinkedIn.
About Group 1001
Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001 Insurance” or “Group 1001”) is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. Our online investing platform gives individuals control over their savings. Our technology and innovation help companies succeed. And our strategic partnerships bring people together through education and sports.
As of March 31, 2025, Group 1001 had more than 1,500 employees and combined assets under management of approximately $68.5 billion and currently provides over 493,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. It comprises the following brands: Delaware Life, Gainbridge®, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, Clear Spring Health, and the RVI Group, among others.
About The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the LPGA’s annual tournament in the Tampa Bay region and features the world’s best female golfers competing over four rounds for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour. The tournament is contested at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., a Donald Ross original design and a Beau Welling redesign that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The sole namesake event on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sörenstam serves as tournament host with proceeds benefiting the ANNIKA Foundation. The championship is operated by Outlyr, a global sports, event management and lifestyle marketing agency. For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, visit www.TheAnnika.com.
About Pelican Golf Club
Celebrating its Centennial in 2025, Pelican Golf Club is a Donald Ross design and a Beau Welling redesign that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The 18-hole golf course plays to a par-70, stretches to 7,000 yards and features lush greenery, undulating terrain, and crushed quartz sand. Pelican Golf Club is the first location on the west coast of Florida to have Latitude 36 Bermudagrass on all Fairways, ensuring gorgeous grounds all season long. Pelican Golf Club is host site for the LPGA Tour’s annual stop in Tampa Bay, The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
About ANNIKA
During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, Annika rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered. She amassed over 95 worldwide wins, 72 on the LPGA Tour, 10 Major Championships, and the 2021 US Senior Women’s Open. She won a record eight Rolex Player of the Year awards, in 2003 was the first woman in 58 years to play a PGA TOUR event, is the only LPGA player to shoot 59, and is still the LPGA’s All-Time money leader with over $22 Million in earnings despite stepping away from competition in 2008.
In 2007, she created the ANNIKA Foundation, which has reached more than 8.000 girls since its inception and will be impacting another 1,300 females this year. In 2014 it started the ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M, featuring 12 of the top DI schools in the country. The winner gets an invite into The ANNIKA Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, the only signature event on the LPGA schedule.
In 2014 the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award was established to recognize the player who, during a current LPGA Tour season, has the most outstanding record in all five major championships. In 2020, Annika was elected the President of the International Golf Federation which oversees golf in the Olympic Games. In 2021, she became the first female golfer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
In 2022, the ANNIKA Development Program was established in partnership with Old Barnwell, a private golf club near Aiken, South Carolina to support college graduates who are pursuing professional golf careers. Four ANNIKA Ambassadors are selected per year, and they receive access for three years to Old Barnwell, housing, financial assistance, training, and mentorship from Annika.
The ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour was launched in 2024 to provide a better pathway for women to the Epson and LPGA Tours. In 2025, the Foundation launched the More Than Golf Invitational for women's Mid-Major Conference Champions. The college player of the year wins the ANNIKA Award Presented by Stifel.
About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose Members now represent nearly 40 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. The LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course. Follow the LPGA online at www.LPGA.com and download its mobile apps on Apple or Google Play. Join the social conversation on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and YouTube.
About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 32 annual events across 12 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $129 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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