Southern Company, a prominent energy provider in the southeastern United States, has joined forces with the ANNIKA Foundation and the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour to launch the ANNIKA 20 presented by Southern Company. The goal of this remarkable program is to recognize the achievements of the top 20 athletes at the conclusion of the 2025 season, based on the Callaway Race To Qualifying points standings.
Each of these exceptional athletes will receive a comprehensive LPGA Qualifying School scholarship. This financial assistance, which based on 2024 fees would have totaled up to $5,500, will serve to eliminate barriers and empower these talented individuals to pursue their aspirations of competing on the LPGA Tour.
The ANNIKA 20 presented by Southern Company program exemplifies the unwavering commitment of these organizations to promoting equality and opportunity in the world of golf. Annika Sörenstam, the legendary golfer and visionary behind the ANNIKA Foundation, has long been an ardent advocate for women in sports. Her unwavering belief is that every young woman, regardless of her background or financial situation, deserves the opportunity to realize her full potential.
The** ANNIKA 20** presented by Southern Company program stands as a shining example of the transformative power of collaboration between the public and private sectors. Through this initiative, more women will have the opportunity to excel in golf, demonstrating the strength of partnership and the profound impact of investing in the future generation of female stars.
ANNIKA 20 presented by Southern Company Benefits:
Players finishing in the top 20 will receive a comprehensive scholarship that will reimburse them the entry fee for each stage of LPGA Qualifying they compete
The Top 20 will be determined by the Callaway Race 2 Qualifying points standings at the conclusion of the Heritage Classic on September 6th, 2025 in Wichita KS
Eligibility Requirements For the ANNIKA 20:
Players must be members of the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour
Players must finish in the Top 20 on the Callaway Race To Qualifying points standings
Players must register and complete the respective stage of LPGA Qualifying to receive the scholarship
The scholarship payments will be directly deposited to each player after each respective stage of LPGA Qualifying they compete
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy distribution company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, Fair360, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
About the Callaway Race To Qualifying
The Callaway Race To Qualifying is an exciting and highly competitive season-long points race on the ANNIKA Women's All Pro Tour. It begins at the first regular season event and concludes at the Heritage Classic in Wichita (ANNIKA Tour Championship). Throughout the season, players earn points based on their performance in each tournament. The five (5) players who accumulate the most points throughout the season will earn exemptions to LPGA Qualifying (Stage 2), thus bypassing the pre-qualifying stage of the LPGA Q-Series. Eligibility Requirements: Players must be members of the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour
