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USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida State's Mirabel Ting wins 2025 Annika Award, given to college golf's Player of the Year
Florida State's Mirabel Ting wins 2025 Annika Award, given to college golf's Player of the Year Show Caption Hide Caption Drone flyover video of Omni La Costa North Course par-3 12th hole Omni La Costa is hosting the NCAA mens and womens golf championships for a second year in a row. The North Course features a long par-3 12th hole. When Mirabel Ting first came to the United States, she felt alone. She didn't have any friends. Her family was on the other side of the world in Malaysia. She started her college golf career at Augusta before transferring to Florida State, where she has spent the past two seasons. Her lone goal coming to the U.S. to play college golf? "So I just tell myself, if I could just practice hard and be successful, one day, I'll be able to help out my family, my friends, and you know just what I'm trying to do is be successful and make everyone at home proud." She has accomplished every bit of that this season. On Tuesday, Ting was named the winner of the 2025 Annika Award presented by Stifel, given to the best female golfer in college golf. Ting is the first Annika Award winner from Florida State and also the first Annika Award winner from Malaysia. Ting put together an incredible season playing on the same team as the No. 1 amateur in the world, Lottie Woad. Ting won five times this season in nine stroke-play starts, her worst finish being T-6. All season, she lost to only 10 players. "Everyone on that trophy, they're all pretty successful and on the LPGA Tour," Ting said. "I'm just hoping to be like that as well one day. It's kind of cool to have my name on it." With her Annika Award win, she also receives an exemption into the Amundi Evian Championship in France this summer. Ting slowly rose up the World Amateur Golf Ranking this season, eventually giving Florida State coach Amy Bond the top two players in not only college golf but the world. While Woad remains No. 1 in WAGR, Ting has been the best player in college this year, and her peers took notice. The winner of the Annika Award is selected by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media and has been handed out annually since the 2014 season. Bond recognized her talent long before, though. "She's probably the best ball striker we've ever had from start to finish, where it's like, see flag, hit flag," Bond said. "That's what she does. But the difference, especially from last year to this year, is definitely she's making a lot more putts. She's going to knock it inside of 15 feet 80% of the time. "Her running joke with me is because I'm like, 'You got to practice your short game.' And she's like, 'Coach, why do I need to practice my short game when I hit 17 or 18 greens a round,' but the difference this year is that she's actually making those putts." Around Christmas, Ting flew to Thailand to begin working with Kris Assawapimonporn, Jeeno Thitikul's longtime instructor. They worked mostly on putting – everything from set-up, to speed to green reading. And those changes helped culminate the best player in college golf. "She's goofy. She's got a good sense of humor. She likes to laugh," Bond said. "The biggest thing with her is she likes to have fun." Past Annika Award winners 2024: Ingrid Lindblad, LSU 2023: Rose Zhang, Stanford 2022: Rose Zhang, Stanford 2021: Rachel Heck, Stanford 2020: Natalie Srinivasan, Furman 2019: Maria Fassi, Arkansas 2018: Maria Fassi, Arkansas 2017: Leona Maguire, Duke 2016: Bronte Law, UCLA 2015: Leona Maguire, Duke 2014: Alison Lee, UCLA
USA Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
10 must-watch players at the 2025 NCAA Women's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa
It's time for the national championship. The 2025 NCAA Women's Golf Championship gets underway Friday at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's North Course in Carlsbad, California. Thirty of the best women's golf teams in the country will descend upon Southern California to battle it out for the national title. And making up those teams are some of the best players in the amateur game. There are numerous stars who will play for the individual title over the coming days at Omni La Costa, including plenty who are finalists for the 2025 Annika Award. 10 players to watch at NCAA Women's Golf Championship Carla Bernat, Kansas State Bernat, the Augusta National Women's Amateur Champion, beat the two top-ranked players in college golf to win the NCAA Lexington Regional last week, her third victory of the year. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest Chacarra has been a stalwart in Wake Forest's lineup since the Demon Deacons won the national title two years ago, and after winning the NCAA Lubbock Regional, she's in form heading to Omni La Costa. Hannah Darling, South Carolina Darling hasn't won since the season opening Annika Intercollegiate, but she also hasn't finished outside of the top 14 and is always in contention in the biggest events. Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State Hollenbaugh has had a dominant spring, winning four times. A T-10 at the NCAA Columbus Regional is a "bad" finish for her, but no one has won more than her in 2025. Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas A constant presence in the Razorbacks' lineup for two years, Marin knows how to content in big events, and it shouldn't be a surprise to see her near the top of the leaderboard. Farah O'Keefe, Texas O'Keefe is the best player in college golf without a win this season, but she has seven top-10 finishes, including a solo second at the NCAA Lubbock Regional. Andrea Revuelta, Stanford It's hard to pick just one player from Stanford, but Revuelta has been the hottest coming into the NCAA Championship, winning both the ACC individual title and NCAA Norman Regional. Kiara Romero, Oregon Romero was one of the most consistent players in the country heading into the postseason, and she finally broke through at the Big 10 Championship and added another win at the NCAA Gold Canyon Regional. Mirabel Ting, Florida State Ting is part of a dominant Florida State 1-2 punch (more on No. 2 later), winning five times this season and losing to only nine golfers in eight stroke-play events all year. Lottie Woad, Florida State The other half of the Seminoles' dynamic duo, Woad led after the opening round at NCAAs last year and has remained the No. 1 amateur in the world for coming up on a year.
USA Today
09-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet the 10 finalists for the 2025 Annika Award, women's college golf's Player of the Year
Meet the 10 finalists for the 2025 Annika Award, women's college golf's Player of the Year And then there were 10. After NCAA Regionals concluded Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship field is set for May 16-21 at Omni La Costa's North Course in Carlsbad, California. With one tournament left in the 2024-25 women's college golf season, the best players across the country have separated themselves from the rest, but only one can win the Annika Award. The Annika Award presented by Stifel honors the Player of the Year in women's college golf, as selected by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media. Finalists for the Annika Award were selected by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters. They are listed alphabetically. If you fit one of the listed criteria above, here's a link to cast your vote: More: Meet the teams, individuals who advanced to the 2025 NCAA Div. I Women's Golf Championship Meet the 10 finalists for the 2025 Annika Award: Carla Bernat, Kansas State Class: Senior Wins: 3 (Powercat Invitational, MountainView Collegiate, NCAA Lexington Regional) Top-10 finishes: 9 Stroke play events: 11 Ranking: No. 17 Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest Class: Senior Wins: 2 (Jackson T. Stephens, NCAA Lubbock Regional) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 4 Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State Class: Junior Wins: 4 (Therese Hession Regional, Spartan Suncoast, Clemson Invitational, Therese Hession Buckeye) Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 13 Jasmine Koo, USC Class: Freshman Wins: 4 (Windy City, Stanford Intercollegiate, East Lake Cup, Juli Inkster) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 11 Ranking: No. 8 Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (Blessings Collegiate, Puerto Rico Classic) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 11 Ranking: No. 6 Meja Ortengren, Stanford Class: Freshman Wins: 1 (San Diego State Classic) Top-10 finishes: 8 Stroke play events: 8 Ranking: No. 5 Andrea Revuelta, Stanford Class: Freshman Wins: 2 (ACC Championship, NCAA Norman Regional) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 7 Kiara Romero, Oregon Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (Big 10 Championship, NCAA Gold Canyon Regional) Top-10 finishes: 8 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 2 Mirabel Ting, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 5 (Folds of Honor, Schooner Fall Classic, Collegiate Invitational, Briar's Creek, FSU Match Up) Top-10 finishes: 8 Stroke play events: 8 Ranking: No. 1 Lottie Woad, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 2 (Landfall Tradition, Moon Golf) Top-10 finishes: 10 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 3
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet the 15 golfers on the 2025 Annika Award Postseason Watch List
Meet the 15 golfers on the 2025 Annika Award Postseason Watch List We're close to awarding the women's college golf Player of the Year honors, the Annika Award. The Annika Award presented by Stifel honors the player of the year in women's college golf, as selected by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media. Players on the Annika Award Watch List were selected by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters. They are listed alphabetically. As a reminder each watch list is new and unique. Inclusion or exclusion on a previous watch list does not impact future watch lists. Here's a look at the 15 golfers on the Postseason Watch List for the 2025 Annika Award: Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest Class: Senior Wins: 1 (Jackson T. Stephens Cup) Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 9 Ranking: No. 6 Hannah Darling, South Carolina Class: Senior Wins: 1 (Annika Intercollegiate) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 8 Ranking: No. 13 Megha Ganne, Stanford Class: Junior Wins: 1 (Nanea) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 15 Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State Class: Junior Wins: 4 (Therese Hession Regional, Spartan Suncoast, Clemson Invitational, Therese Hession Buckeye) Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 9 Ranking: No. 11 Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (Blessings Collegiate, Puerto Rico Classic) Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 4 Lauren Kim, Texas Class: Sophomore Wins: 1 (Betsy Rawls) Top-10 finishes: 8 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 9 Jasmine Koo, Southern California Class: Freshman Wins: 4 (Windy City, Stanford Intercollegiate, East Lake Cup, Juli Inkster) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 7 Caitlyn Macnab, Ole Miss Class: Senior Wins: 1 (SEC Championship) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 9 Ranking: No. 22 Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (The Molly, Juli Inkster) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 7 Ranking: No. 10 Farah O'Keefe, Texas Class: Sophomore Wins: 0 Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 10 Ranking: No. 16 Meja Ortengren, Stanford Class: Freshman Wins: 1 (San Diego State Classic) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 7 Ranking: No. 5 Kiara Romero, Oregon Class: Sophomore Wins: 1 (Big 10 Championship) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 9 Ranking: No. 3 Louise Rydqvist, South Carolina Class: Senior Wins: 1 (Darius Rucker) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 7 Ranking: No. 17 Mirabel Ting, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 5 (Folds of Honor, Schooner Fall Classic, Collegiate Invitational, Briars Creek, Florida State Match Up) Top-10 finishes: 7 Stroke play events: 7 Ranking: No. 1 Lottie Woad, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 2 (Landfall Tradition, Moon Golf) Top-10 finishes: 9 Stroke play events: 9 Ranking: No. 2
