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Pelican Golf Club and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican launch ‘Florida Strong’ shirt campaign benefiting the Florida Disaster Fund in supporting hurricane recovery

Florida Strong T-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase online and will be available on-site during tournament week at The Annika, Nov. 11-17

Link to Purchase: Florida Strong

BELLEAIR, Fla., Oct. 28, 2024 – Pelican Golf Club and The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican are teaming up to develop special “Florida Strong” t-shirts and sweatshirts, benefiting the Florida Disaster Fund through the Volunteer Florida Foundation in helping those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Florida Strong t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for purchase starting today at the following link HERE. Multiple shirt designs are available and cost $40 (t-shirt) or $65 (sweatshirt). Florida Strong shirts also will be available for purchase in the pro-shop at Pelican Golf Club during tournament week at The ANNIKA, Nov. 11-17.

Proceeds from the sale of the Florida Strong shirts will benefit the Florida Disaster Fund, which is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. The Volunteer Florida Foundation manages the Florida Disaster Fund.

“It is important for Pelican Golf Club and The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican to support our communities that have been affected by the Hurricanes in our region, and our ‘Florida Strong’ shirt campaign is one of the many ways we will be supporting our communities as we continue to recover,” said Justin Sheehan, Director of Golf and COO, Pelican Golf Club. 

Announced last week, all military personnel (active, reserve, retired and veterans) and all first responders (fire, police and emergency medical service personnel) and one guest will be granted complimentary admission to the 2024 edition of the championship. Once inside the championship, military personnel will have access to a special exclusive hospitality venue – the Hero Outpost presented by FedData – overlooking the tournament’s signature par-3 12th green. First Responders will have access to the First Responders Outpost presented by SERVPRO, a special exclusive hospitality venue on the par-4 16th green. All military and first responders will receive complimentary admission to the championship and the Outposts by showing proper identification. Children 17 and under will also be admitted free with a paid adult.

The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is the penultimate event of the 2024 LPGA Tour season, taking place Nov. 11-17 at Pelican Golf Club., where 120 of the world’s top female professional golfers will compete for a share of the $3.25 million purse, one of the largest on the LPGA Tour. Eight of the top-10 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are entered into the championship, including World No. 1 and two-time champion Nelly Korda and No. 2 and defending champion Lilia Vu.  Tickets for The ANNIKA are on sale exclusively at www.TheAnnika.com.

2024 The ANNIKA Ticket Options: There are three ticket options for fans interested in attending:

Daily Grounds

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13 (Pro-Am): $25.
  • Thursday, Nov. 14: $40.
  • Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16: $45 per day.
  • Sunday, Nov. 17: $50.

Weekly Grounds: 

  • Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 13-17: $140.

    Lightning Lounge

    • Offered in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Lightning Lounge provides a shared hospitality experience at the tournament’s signature par-3 12th hole. The Lightning Lounge includes complimentary food and beverages, TVs, private bathrooms, and parking.
    • Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 14-17: $225 per day.
    • Weekly (Thursday-Sunday): $800.

    Lilia Vu captured her fourth LPGA Tour win at The ANNIKA in 2023, elevating her to World No. 1 at the time. Nelly Korda is a two-time champion at The ANNIKA (2021 and 2022), with Sei Young Kim winning the inaugural event in 2020. 

    For more information on The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, visit www.TheAnnika.com and on social media: @TheAnnikaLPGA on X, @TheAnnikaLPGA on Instagram, and The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on Facebook.

    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 design that offers world-class amenities and an unmatched golf experience. The sole namesake event on the LPGA Tour, Annika Sorenstam 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.

    Media Contact:
    Jeremy Friedman
    The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican
    Outlyr
    407-721-9752
    jfriedman@outlyr.com


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