The 2026 Annika Award postseason watch list highlights 15 of the top performers in women’s college golf, based on results during the 2025 to 26 season. The award recognizes the national player of the year and is selected by players, coaches, and media.
Texas junior Farah O’Keefe leads the group at No. 1 in the rankings with three wins and top 10 finishes in all 10 stroke play events. Arkansas junior Maria Jose Marin is ranked No. 2 with nine top 10 finishes, while Oregon’s Kiara Romero sits at No. 3 with two wins. Charlotte sophomore Pinky Chaisilprungruang and Stanford junior Paula Martin Sampedro are both ranked No. 4, each with multiple wins this season.
The full watch list includes:
Vanessa Borovilos, Texas A&M
Pinky Chaisilprungruang, Charlotte
Paula Francisco, Florida
Megha Ganne, Stanford
Jasmine Koo, USC
Marie Madsen, NC State
Rianne Malixi, Duke
Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas
Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford
Farah O’Keefe, Texas
Meja Ortengren, Stanford
Catherine Park, USC
Andrea Revuelta, Stanford
Kiara Romero, Oregon
Avery Weed, Mississippi State
Across the group, players have combined for multiple wins, consistent top 10 finishes, and strong national rankings entering postseason competition.