Sorenstam and Se-ri Launch Junior Girls Showcase

Seoul, Korea: Former women’s professional golf rivals will serve as tournament co-hosts when Annika Sörenstam and Pak Se-ri join forces at the inaugural SERI PAK & ANNIKA Invitational Asia.

To be held at the Serenity Golf & Resort in Cheongju-si from October 2-5, the 54-hole gross stroke play tournament is being co-hosted by the ANNIKA Foundation and Seri Pak Hope Foundation.

The event will feature a 78-player field, including girls aged between 13 and 18 from the Asia region.

The top three finishers will earn invitations to two American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournaments in the United States: the Seri Pak Desert Junior and the Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex, one of the most prestigious junior events of the year.

Both tournaments offer elite junior players opportunities to compete in the presence of NCAA Division I women’s golf coaches and scouts.

Pak said: “Our vision for the SERI PAK & ANNIKA Invitational Asia is to serve as a premier showcase of blossoming talent in the region.

“Many of the girls competing will become the professional stars of tomorrow. Annika and I look forward to being a part of their journey toward fulfilling their dreams in golf.”

The inaugural tournament will include junior girls from Korea, Thailand, China, the Philippines and Singapore.

Swede Sorenstam said: “Creating opportunities for girls around the world to compete with fellow elite players is an essential part of personal development and growth, as well as facilitating the spirit of the game.

“Se-ri and I view this tournament as an important step toward bolstering the competitive landscape so that deserving top junior players can attract the attention they deserve at the next level.”