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Mar 30
3 min

Abbey Carlson's Journey to ANWA

We caught up with Abbey Carlson to discuss her prep for the 2021 Augusta National Women's Amateur.

Mar 25
2 min

70 Past ANNIKA Players Competing In Second Augusta National Women's Amateur

The field is set for the second Augusta National Women's Amateur. Out of the 85-player field, 70 players have competed in ANNIKA events.

Dec 9, 2020
2 min

ANNIKA Well Represented in 75th U.S. Women's Open Field

The 75th U.S. Women’s Open is this week with 55 ANNIKA alumnae competing at Champions Golf Club in Houston.

Nov 19, 2020
6 min

Lessons Learned From Golf Driving Nadine Dreher’s Next Professional Challenge

Austrian Nadine Dreher moved from relative beginner to NCAA scholarship golfer and now, embarks on her new career path.

Nov 4, 2020
6 min

Brains & Birdies: A Winning Formula For Virginia Elena Carta - MTG Series

Duke graduate Virginia Elena Carta tells her story of pursuing her dreams in golf and academics.

Sep 30, 2020
4 min

Lee Continues Showcasing Her Talents In The Golf Industry - Somin Lee MTG Series

Pepperdine graduate Somin Lee is continuing to inspire and motivate in the golf world.

Sep 16, 2020
6 min

With Injury Came An Epiphany To Find Off Course Success - Elizabeth Doty MTG Series

A 2016 USC graduate, Elizabeth Doty suffered an injury her freshman year which caused her to reassess her priorities.

Sep 9, 2020
2 min

35 ANNIKA Alumnae in 2020 ANA Inspiration

This week, the best women will tee it up in golf’s first major, the 49th ANA Inspiration held at the Dinah Shore Tournament Course.

Aug 27, 2020
11 min

A Short Break From Golf Lead Dai To A Big Break In Her Career Off The Course

UPenn graduate Rachel Dai shares how a break from collegiate golf lead to a different path that kicked off her career in business.

Aug 19, 2020
2 min

45 ANNIKA Alum To Tee It Up At Royal Troon

This week, the best women in golf, including 45 ANNIKA alumnae, are set to compete at Royal Troon for the 2020 AIG Women’s British Open.

Aug 5, 2020
7 min

Following in Annika's Footsteps, But to a Different Final Destination

Jessica Vasilic’s childhood bedroom was filled with Annika memorabilia. Born in Sweden, she spent years dreaming of being the next Annika.

Jul 22, 2020
5 min

Stanford Grad Aubert Shines In Business World Using Skills From The Course

Shannon Aubert shares her story of success at Stanford despite injury and how that lead her to where she is today.

Jul 8, 2020
3 min

With A Little Help From Golf, Duke's Yi Xiao is Forging a Path in Banking

Eleven-year-old Yi Xiao’s life was forever changed when her physical education teacher began a unit covering the basics of golf.

Jun 26, 2020
4 min

Despite On Course Success, Olarra Follows Her Own Path Away From Golf

South Carolina graduate Ainhoa Olarra shined on the golf course. But when making plans for the future, she chose a different path.

Jun 19, 2020
6 min

Lydia Choi's Transition From The Course To The Court - MTG Series

In this new series, we’ll profile ANNIKA alumnae and share how golf has been integral to shaping their journey through and after college.

May 27, 2020
6 min

UCLA Graduate Aliea Clark's Journey From the Course to the Entertainment World - MTG Series

In this new series, these individuals are living our “More Than Golf” mantra and we couldn’t be more proud of them!

Apr 13, 2020
3 min

Senior Spotlight: Kenzie Wright

Senior Kenzie Wright made her debut with Alabama when they won the 2018 ANNIKA Intercollegiate and she finished T-13 as an individual. In...

Apr 1, 2020
3 min

Senior Spotlight: Olivia Mehaffey

Ranked No. 19 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, Arizona State senior Olivia Mehaffey has had a dominant collegiate career. During her...

Mar 26, 2020
8 min

Senior Spotlight: Siyun Liu

After walking on to the women’s golf team at Illinois, Siyun Liu finished the season as its No. 1 player. It was then that she decided...

Mar 4, 2020
2 min

61 ANNIKA Alum Represented in 2020 Augusta National Women's Amateur Field

The field is set for the second-annual Augusta National Women’s Amateur which will be played April 1-4, ahead of The Masters. Out of the...

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