Announcing the 10 Finalists for the 2026 Annika Award in Women's College Golf
Following the conclusion of the NCAA Regionals, the field for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship has been finalized, setting the stage for the final tournament of the season. In conjunction with this milestone, the ten finalists for the prestigious Annika Award, which honors the Player of the Year in women’s college golf, have been announced. The award is uniquely selected by a vote comprising college golfers, coaches, and media members. The finalists, chosen by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters, include standout performers from major university programs such as Texas A&M, Florida, USC, Arkansas, Stanford, and Texas. Notable candidates include Farah O'Keefe from Texas, ranked number one, and Paula Martin Sampedro from Stanford, ranked number two. Each finalist's profile details their class year, number of wins, top-10 finishes, and current ranking. The winner will be determined after the championship concludes at Omni La Costa's North Course in Carlsbad, California, with voting open to eligible participants via the Haskins Foundation.
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Announcing the 10 Finalists for the 2026 Annika Award in Women's College Golf
Following the conclusion of the NCAA Regionals, the field for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship has been finalized, setting the stage for the final tournament of the season. In conjunction with this milestone, the ten finalists for the prestigious Annika Award, which honors the Player of the Year in women’s college golf, have been announced. The award is uniquely selected by a vote comprising college golfers, coaches, and media members. The finalists, chosen by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters, include standout performers from major university programs such as Texas A&M, Florida, USC, Arkansas, Stanford, and Texas. Notable candidates include Farah O'Keefe from Texas, ranked number one, and Paula Martin Sampedro from Stanford, ranked number two. Each finalist's profile details their class year, number of wins, top-10 finishes, and current ranking. The winner will be determined after the championship concludes at Omni La Costa's North Course in Carlsbad, California, with voting open to eligible participants via the Haskins Foundation.