Fifteen of the world’s top-25 players are descending on Pelican Golf Club for The 2025 Annika, but the betting markets have spoken loud and clear—five names stand above the rest as legitimate title threats. The tournament runs from November 13-16 in Belleair, Florida, with a $3.25 million purse on the line. Despite notable absences from the field , the championship credentials of these top contenders make this one of the season’s most anticipated showdowns.
Nelly Korda (World No. 2)
Nelly Korda headlines the field as the three-time defending champion seeking to make history. She won this event in 2021, 2022, and most recently in 2024 with a three-stroke victory featuring five consecutive back-nine birdies. A fourth title would make her the first golfer to accomplish that feat since A

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