The penultimate tournament of the LPGA Tour season comes from Pelican Golf Club in Florida.
The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican promises to be one of this year’s highest-profile events for several reasons, including an appearance from basketball sensation Caitlin Clark in the pro-am.
Not only that, but there is also one of the highest prize money payouts of the year available, with players competing for a share of $3.25m. That’s the same amount that was up for grabs at the 2023 tournament, where Lilia Vu won her fourth title of the year to claim $487,500. This year’s winner will earn an identical sum, while the runner-up will claim $306,558.
The tournament also presents the final opportunity for players to force their way into the top 60 of the Race to CME Globe standings for a place in the season finale, the CME Group Tour Championship, where a purse of $11m will be available.
Below is the prize money payout for the Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican.
The Annika Driven By Gainbridge At Pelican Prize Money Payout
Who Are The Star Names In The Annika Driven By Gainbridge At Pelican?
Some of the world’s best players are in the field of 120, including World No.1 Nelly Korda. The American also sits top of the Race to CME Globe standings thanks to a blistering start to the year that included six wins in her first eight starts.
Korda’s form tailed off after that, but she has finished in the top five of each of her last two events. After a spell out with injury, she will be hoping for another strong performance ahead of the CME Group Tour Championship.
The player immediately behind Korda in the world rankings, Ruoning Yin, Is also in the field, along with defending champion Lilia Vu.
Other players from the world’s top 10 in the field are AIG Women’s Open champion Lydia Ko, Hannah Green, who has three LPGA Tour wins this year, Haeran Ryu and Celine Boutier.
Lexi Thompson will step away from professional golf at the end of the year but she’s in this week’s field as she looks to improve on her position of 49th in the Race to CME Globe standings ahead of the CME Group Tour Championship.
Meanwhile, another player who has announced she is winding down her competitive playing career is two-time Major winner Britanny Lincicome, who is also in the field. Ally Ewing will also leave professional golf at the end of the year, and she plays too.
While some are preparing to bid farewell to the professional game, for US Curtis Cup star Rachel Kuehn it is only just beginning. She makes her professional debut at this week’s event.
Other big names to look out for include Maja Stark, Patty Tavatanakit, Jennifer Kupcho, Megan Khang and Rose Zhang.
What Is The Payout For The Annika Driven By Gainbridge At Pelican?
Players are competing for a share of $3.25m, with the winner set to earn $487,500 and the runner-up $306,558. However, there is more at stake – in particular, the final chance to stake a claim for a place in the season finale, the CME Group Tour Championship.
Who Is Playing In The Annika Driven By Gainbridge At Pelican?
Some of the world’s best players are competing, including defending champion Lilia Vu, World No.2 Nelly Korda, the player immediately beneath her in the rankings, Ruoning Yin, and the latest entrant to the LPGA Hall of Fame, Lydia Ko.
