Sun Dec 08 12:30:00 UTC 2024: ## Southern Company Partners with ANNIKA Foundation to Fund LPGA Qualifying for Top Women Golfers

**DALLAS, TX –** The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour (WAPT) and the ANNIKA Foundation announced a new initiative today, the ANNIKA 20 presented by Southern Company, designed to support aspiring professional female golfers. This program, a partnership between the ANNIKA Foundation and Southern Company, will provide full LPGA Qualifying Series scholarships to the top 20 players on the 2025 Callaway Race to Qualifying points standings.

The scholarship will cover the estimated $5,500 cost of participating in the LPGA Qualifying process. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers for talented women seeking to advance their professional golf careers.

“The work Annika and the ANNIKA Foundation are doing…aligns with our values at Southern Company,” said Chris Womack, chairman, president, and CEO of Southern Company. “We are proud to partner…to help grow that impact by expanding our partnership with the ANNIKA 20 initiative.”

Annika Sörenstam, legendary golfer and founder of the ANNIKA Foundation, expressed her excitement about the program, stating it will help talented women “pursue their dreams” and reduce the financial burden of entering professional golf.

The ANNIKA 20 recipients will be recognized at the conclusion of the 2025 ANNIKA WAPT season, which begins April 2nd in Alexandria, Louisiana, and culminates in Wichita, Kansas, September 3-6. The WAPT serves as a developmental tour for women golfers aiming for the Epson and LPGA Tours.

The partnership underscores Southern Company’s commitment to supporting women in sports and its broader dedication to corporate social responsibility. The ANNIKA Foundation’s mission focuses on empowering women through golf at various levels, from junior programs to collegiate and professional competitions.

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