World No. 1 Nelly Korda headlines a stacked field as the LPGA Tour heads to Belleair, Florida, for the 2026 edition of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club. With a lucrative $3.
25 million purse on the line and a winner's share topping $487,500, the penultimate tournament of the season carries massive implications for the Race to the CME Globe standings and LPGA Player of the Year honors. Korda enters the competition as the definitive favorite given her dominant history at Pelican Golf Club, having captured multiple titles at the venue. Her exceptional driving distance and elite approach play consistently unlock scoring opportunities on the Donald Ross-style greens.
Beyond the tournament trophy, a strong finish delivers substantial financial momentum, bolstering Korda's career LPGA prize earnings past $18 million alongside premier commercial endorsements. As global contenders battle for crucial points before the Tour Championship, Korda's pursuit of another victory in Florida anchors one of the most anticipated weeks of the golf calendar.