'Golf Empress' Sorensdam to Host LPGA Tour Event Next Year

'The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican'

[Asia Economy Reporter Byeon Seon-jin] The original 'Golf Queen' Annika Sorenstam (52, Sweden) is hosting an LPGA Tour event in her name next year.

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The LPGA Tour announced on the 13th (local time) that "in November next year, 'The Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican' will be held at Pelican Golf Club near Tampa, Florida, USA."

This tournament is a successor to the 'Pelican Women's Championship,' which has been held three times from 2020 to this year. With Sorenstam becoming the direct organizer, the tournament's name has been changed. The title sponsor will be the insurance company Gainbridge.

Sorenstam said in a statement, "It is an unbelievable honor to become the host of a premier LPGA Tour event featuring the world's best players alongside my strong friend Gainbridge," adding, "I am excited to start a great partnership and elevate this tournament to a new level on the LPGA Tour." Dan Towis, CEO of 1001, Gainbridge's parent company, said, "Through this opportunity, Gainbridge can celebrate the legacy of the greatest modern female golfers and continue to support world-class LPGA players."

Sorenstam has previously co-hosted the LPGA Tour's Ginn Tribute in 2007 and 2008. She currently co-hosts the Volvo Car Scandinavian Mixed, jointly organized by the DP World Tour and the Ladies European Tour, alongside Henrik Stenson (Sweden).

Sorenstam won 72 events on the LPGA Tour. Although she left the tour in 2008, she still holds the all-time leading money winner title with earnings of $22,577,025.

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