The ANNIKA Foundation, the charitable organization founded by Hall of Fame golfer Annika Sörenstam, is proud to announce the launch of ANNIKA Invitational Asia at Blue Canyon Country Club Phuket in Thailand, a new junior girls’ golf tournament at the Blue Canyon Country Club Canyon Course. The tournament, which takes place April 22–25, 2025, will bring together 78 of the most promising junior players from across Asia, especially Southeast Asia, as well as Australia and New Zealand for a 54-hole stroke play competition.
As part of The ANNIKA Foundation’s mission to develop, empower and advance young women around the world through golf and in life, the event will provide an invaluable opportunity for participants to hone their skills in a highly competitive environment. As the latest addition to the ANNIKA Foundation’s Pathway Series, the top three finishers will earn a coveted invitation to the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational — one of the most prestigious junior golf tournaments in the world.
“We are incredibly excited to host this event in Thailand and give these talented young golfers the chance to showcase their abilities on a global stage,” said Annika. “The emerging golf talent from Asia and Australasia is truly astonishing, and we’re committed to providing the resources, education and competitive opportunities needed to help the top junior girls in the region reach their full potential.”
The tournament will not only offer top-level competition on an elite course, it also will feature educational components aimed at helping participants grow both as athletes and individuals. These initiatives can include leadership seminars, educational sessions and skill development clinics.
“Blue Canyon Country Club is thrilled to partner with The ANNIKA Foundation to host ANNIKA Invitational Asia over the next three years,” said Mr. Praphant Asava-aree, chairman of Blue Canyon Country Club. “Ranked as one of the most distinguished and prestigious championship golf courses in Asia, the Canyon Course will serve as a terrific test for the top junior girls in the region. We're excited to see these young athletes showcase their talent on our world-class course.”
The event marks a significant step in expanding The ANNIKA Foundation’s presence in Asia and Australasia, which continue to produce some of the top players in the world. By bringing its signature blend of competition and education to new regions, The ANNIKA Foundation is playing a crucial role in growing the game of golf globally.
For more information about The ANNIKA Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.annikafoundation.org.
About Blue Canyon Country Club
Blue Canyon Country Club, recognized as a rapidly growing golf destination globally, has received prestigious accolades such as Best Golf Course in Thailand (Canyon & Lakes Courses) by Asian Golf Awards 2018, Asia’s Best Golf Course – Asia money: 2004, 2005 and 2007. Most recently, it was honored as Thailand’s Best Golf Course 2022 at the World Golf Awards.
The upcoming tournament will take place at the Canyon Course, renowned as one of the most esteemed championship courses in Asia. This remarkable course was carefully designed to blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings of a former tin mine bordered by rubber plantations. Unveiled in December 1991, the award-winning Canyon Course has remained a top choice for golf enthusiasts.
The Canyon Course recently hosted the Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2024, a prominent event on the KLPGA. Historically, this course has also been the venue for two editions of the prestigious Johnny Walker Classic in Thailand, where golfing legends Greg Norman and Tiger Woods triumphed, receiving their championship trophies on the renowned 18th green.
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