The LPGA Tour 2025 season is coming to a close. And next week, the stars will be participating in Nelly Korda‘s favorite event. It’s the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, the penultimate tournament of the season. The event will feature the former world #1 and defending champion Korda, the runner-up in 2024, Charley Hull, and many other big names. And they will all be playing at the Pelican Golf Club.

Well, what’s so special about the course that Nelly Korda has dominated it so often? She has won three of the five editions of the tournament that have been played so far. Well, one thing that is constant in all three wins is that she is consistent in her scoring pattern. That’s probably because the par-70 courses that are spread across 7,000 yards really suit her range and rhythm. Another factor may be that, despite the diverse weather in the region, the latitude 36 bermudagrass stays lush and vibrant all season long, according to the venue’s website.

The course was originally designed by the renowned golf course designer, David Ross, in 1925. However, after nearly 100 years, the original plans and blueprints for it were lost. Hence, when the Doyle family purchased the course, Beau Welling used, to the best of his knowledge, Ross’ work in 2018. The Doyles also wanted to make sure that the Pelican paid homage to another iconic golf course, Augusta National. They paid close attention to detail and focused on matching the standards set by the course.

The club itself offers a lot of services and amenities. Fans planning to attend the event can enjoy the Club 59, BayCare Long Putt Challenge, Autograph Alley, Junior Golf Shows, Publix Chillounge, I GOT THIS Clinic, and the Hero Outpost. And with the tournament coming up, you can try out some of these services while also watching your favorite stars like Hull & Korda play.

Now that you’ve learned a bit about the golf course, let’s understand why the event holds such an important place on the LPGA Tour calendar.

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Why does the LPGA Tour event hosted at the Pelican Golf Club have a special place in golf?

The beautiful setup, lush greens, and incredible weather of Florida this time of the year make the Pelican Golf Club a splendid venue to host an event. The course and the event have become synonymous with the LPGA Tour’s end-of-the-season activities over the last few years. Because of its setup, it also becomes challenging, but still playable for those who don’t follow the sport professionally.

Hence, when The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican comes around, you also see a lot of big athletes and influential individuals eager to join the field. Last year, Caitlin Clark joined the fairway to team up with Nelly Korda & Annika Sorenstam for the Pro-Am event. This year, the WNBA star will return, along with her teammate, Sophie Cunningham. Kai Trump has also received an invitation to play in the main tournament. This year’s action at the Pelican Golf Club will be something to look forward to.