ANNIKA Invitational Europe 2021

 

Welcome to ANNIKA Invitational Europe, part of the R&A World Amateur Golf Rankings. 

 

Swedens most successful golfer of all times, Annika Sörenstam, will be hosting, following and conducting the ninth ANNIKA Invitational Europe on site.

Annika Sörenstam is a winner of 72 official LPGA tournaments including ten majors, and has represented Europe in the Solheim Cup on eight occasions between 1994–2007.

 

  1. General information

  2. Isaberg Golf Club

    Date & Venue

    I bilden ser man två grupper av vajande flaggor från olika nationer som är fästa i marken. Foto: Bjoerne Davidsson

    June 15 - 17, 2021 at Isaberg Golf Club.
    Website: www.isaberggolf.com
    Email: TBA
    Phone: +46370-336330

    Format of play 

    Strokeplay over 54 holes, 18 holes on each day of the tournament, no cut.

    Junior-Am tournament 

    A Junior-Am tournament will be played June 14th. About 30 players will be asked to participate in the Junior-Am. If a player is asked to participate in the Junior-Am participation is mandatory. 

    Qualifying spots

    ANNIKA Invitational USA presented by Rolex

    The top three finishers, who have not reached their 19th birthday AND have not graduated high school as of January 1, 2022, will receive an invitation.

    Awards

    The ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex has won 7 awards out of the 13 years it’s been played, from the AJGA. The first edition was honored as the Newcomer of the Year and the 2010 even received the Invitational of the Year. The tournament has also won two Media Awards, two Social Media Award and a Volunteer Award.

    Cooperation with the AJGA 

    The AJGA has committed to provide the top finishers with “playing status with the AJGA”. This status will enable these finishers to gain entry into some AJGA events.

     

  3. Entry Conditions

    • A. Participants must be female and born 1st of January 2003 or later.

    • B. All participants must be an amateur golfer in accordance with the Rules of Amateur Status as approved by R&A Rules Limited.

    • C. The maximum handicap limit is -4,4.

    • D. The field will be limited to a maximum of 78 players.

    The field will be decided in the following order:

    1. Invitees - The top 48 players on the R&A Womens World Amateur Golf Ranking, published week 1 2021, and who also represents a country that is a member of the European Golf Association will be invited. The closing date to accept invitations is May 6th.

    2. Exemptions - The ANNIKA Foundation and the Swedish Golf Federation will retain six places each - i.e. a total of twelve players.

    3. Open entries - Places will be given to players in order of:

      A. Ranking from the R&A Womens World Amateur Golf Ranking (May 6th)
      B. Handicap

      Open entries will be accepted in the above order regardless of country representation.

    Minimum number of open category entrants is 18. 
    Entries must be submitted no later than May 6th 2021. 

    Players entry 2021 (Click) 

  5. Entry fee

  6. The R&A is supporting the 2021 ANNIKA Invitational Europe. The R&A’s generous financial contribution has substantially reduced the tournament entry fee for each player, providing added benefit and helping grow the game.

    2015 års pristagare i Annika Invitational Europe. Spanska vinnaren Ana Pelaez ler, håller i sin buckla och tittar ner på tvåan som också är spansk. De står på ett podium. På tredje plats står engelska Sophie Lamb och skrattar leende och tittar på tvåan hon med. Foto: BJOERNE DAVIDSSON

    Entry fee 2021 is TBA sek

    Entry fee will include:

    - Front row seat on Annika clinic on Tuesday afternoon June 15th
    - Two practice rounds and three tournament rounds
    - Five lunches
    - Two dinners (opening dinner Monday June 14th and dinner on Wednesday June 16th)
    - Fruit and drinks on the golfcourse
    - Tourguide (Strokesaver)
    - Trolley
    - Unlimited practice balls on the driving range
    - Transportation to and from Göteborg Landvetter Airport upon arrival and departure on request
    - Wireless internet in the clubhouse
    - Workshops on Wednesday afternoon June 16th

  7. Invited players

  8. The top 48 European players born 2003 or later on the R&A Womens World Amateur Golf Ranking, published week 1, 2021 will be invited. The list of invited players will be published in January. The closing date to accept invitations is May 6th 2020

  9. Jun/Am

  10. List of players to the Junior/Am

  11. Transportation and accommodation

  12. Accomodation: 

    Official hotel is TBA.  

    Special rates for players:

    TBA

    Nearest airport: 

    Göteborg Landvetter airport 

  13. Schedule of Events

  14. Sunday 13 June: First practice day

    Monday 14 June: Second practice day, Junior-Am and Opening dinner and activities   

    Tuesday 15 June: First round and Annika clinic (starts at TBA). 

    Wednesday 16 June: Second round, Seminars (starts at TBA and dinner with activities from TBA)

    Thursday 17 June: Third round and prize giving ceremony. 

  15. More Than Golf

  16. “More Than Golf” has been a guiding principle of the ANNIKA Foundation since its inception in 2007.

    At each of our global events, we bring in speakers and develop workshops to extend the experience beyond just the golf course.

    The Foundation recognizes the importance of well-rounded individuals and strives to leave a lasting impact on each and every player.

    ANNIKA Foundation

  17. History

  18. In 2009, the ANNIKA Invitational USA presented by Rolex was the first event founded by Annika in the Foundation’s series of global events. Now, the tournaments span five continents including Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America and Australasia.

    The top three players from each international event are annually invited to the ANNIKA Invitational USA presented by Rolex the following year.

    Annika Sörenstam står med rosa Callawaykeps och svart jacka och poserar med 2012 år vinnare i Annika Invitational Europe, svenska Linnea Ström.
    Linnea Ström, winner 2012, and Annika Foto: Göran Söderqvist

    When developing her idea of what the ANNIKA Invitational would be, Annika was determined to include initiatives that supported the Foundation’s slogan “More Than Golf.” She wanted her invited participants to leave the week with something more than just a three-round aggregate score.

    Annika’s experience has taught her that it takes more than a good golf swing and putting stroke to be a winner on the competitive tours. That’s why she includes leadership and life-skill workshops that take place during tournament week to allow the girls to ask questions and learn what it will take to be successful in their career.

    Final results:



    2019
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    2017
    2016
    2015
    2014
    2013
    2012

    Click here to read about the ANNIKA Invitational on Annika Foundations websit

  19. ANNIKA Cup

  20. Website ANNIKA Cup