The new mid-major tournament was created by the ANNIKA Foundation in partnership with Old Barnwell and will be co-hosted by Augusta University and Columbia University.
The ANNIKA Foundation has announced the field for the inaugural More Than Golf Invitational, which will take place at Old Barnwell in Aiken, S.C., March 27-30, 2025. The new women’s golf tournament, co-hosted by Augusta and Columbia universities, is set to offer a memorable golf experience while providing players with the opportunity for life and career development.
The tournament field features:
Augusta University
Charleston Southern University
Columbia University
Dartmouth College
East Tennessee State University
Georgetown University
Georgia Southern University
Illinois State University
Kennesaw State University
Oakland University
University at Albany
University of Delaware
The individual medalist in the More Than Golf Invitational will be awarded up to three complimentary entries into the 2025 ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour.
“We’re very proud of this event because it will give these young women unforgettable experiences, life lessons, career guidance, and incredible golf memories,” said Annika, founder of the ANNIKA Foundation. “We are thrilled to launch this event next year at Old Barnwell, a venue that shares our values and has been a great partner to us with the ANNIKA Development Program.”
Old Barnwell prides itself on bringing together people through golf regardless of their age, gender, experiences or backgrounds. It offers diverse programs aimed at creating new traditions and a lasting, inclusive legacy. Old Barnwell is also an ongoing partner of the ANNIKA Foundation Development Program. The program that launched in 2023 and provides four golfers each year the opportunity to work toward a professional career.
“This tournament is going to be really special and we’re excited to work with our partners at the ANNIKA Foundation to put it on,” said Nick Schreiber, founder of Old Barnwell. “We share the foundation’s passion for developing young women as people and leaders both on and off the course, and we can’t wait to create an amazing, holistic experience for all the team’s participating next March.”
The More Than Golf Invitational is about more than just the game of golf. In addition to the competition, this event aims to facilitate networking and mentorship opportunities for the players. The tournament will feature a College-Am and reception for the entire teams and College-Am groups at Old Barnwell on March 27 as well as an Executive Women’s reception and dinner on March 28. This gathering will provide a unique opportunity for more than 20 selected executive women to share life and career advice with the student-athletes.
For more information about the More Than Golf Invitational, please visit annikafoundation.org.
About Old Barnwell
Old Barnwell is a mission-focused private golf club in Aiken, South Carolina. Old Barnwell is creating programs that empower, invite, and celebrate people and communities historically underrepresented in golf. This includes women and folks of color, but also families and new golfers. Old Barnwell’s mission partners include the ANNIKA Foundation, The Evans Scholars Foundation, Voorhees University, and Operation Double Eagle.
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