World No. 1 Nelly Korda makes her highly anticipated return to the LPGA Tour at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club following an extended break due to a neck injury. Korda, who has assembled one of the most dominant single-season campaigns in modern women's golf history with six victories in 2024, seeks to add another milestone victory to her legendary year. The ANNIKA features a lucrative $3.
25 million total purse, offering a top winner's payout of $487,500. Korda's return carries massive implications for the Race to the CME Globe points standings and the official LPGA Money List, where she has already surpassed $3 million in single-season official earnings. A victory this week would mark her seventh title of the season, tying historic LPGA records. With high-stakes leaderboard movement on the line ahead of the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship, Korda remains the primary marquee contender.
Golf fans and analysts expect strong ball-striking metrics from the Olympic gold medalist, whose season scoring average and greens-in-regulation stats lead the tour. The ANNIKA serves as a crucial backdrop for Korda to solidify her Player of the Year honors and boost her career earnings.