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Ten Golfers Selected as Finalists for 2026 Annika Award

By Matthew Goldstein 1 min read
CGN graphic announcing the 10 finalists for the 2026 Annika Award presented by Stifel, featuring Vanessa Borovilos, Paula Francisco, Jasmine Koo, Maria Jose Marin, Paula Martin Sampedro, Farah O’Keefe, Meja Ortengren, Catherine Park, Andrea Revuelta and Kiara Romero.
Ten of the top players in NCAA Division I women’s golf have been selected as finalists for the 2026 Annika Award presented by Stifel.
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The finalists for the 2026 Annika Award presented by Stifel were announced following the conclusion of NCAA Regionals, recognizing the top players in NCAA Division I women’s golf heading into the national championship.

The award honors the Women’s College Player of the Year and is voted on by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media. The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship is scheduled for May 22 through May 27 at Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California.

Stanford led all programs with three finalists, including Paula Martin Sampedro, Meja Ortengren and Andrea Revuelta. USC also placed two finalists on the list with Jasmine Koo and Catherine Park.

Texas junior Farah O’Keefe enters the postseason ranked No. 1 nationally after recording three victories and 11 top 10 finishes this season. Arkansas standout Maria Jose Marin has posted 10 top 10 finishes in 11 stroke play events, while USC sophomore Jasmine Koo leads the finalist group with four victories.

Texas A&M sophomore Vanessa Borovilos earned finalist recognition after victories at the Moon Golf Invitational and NCAA Waco Regional. Oregon’s Kiara Romero, Florida’s Paula Francisco and Stanford’s Andrea Revuelta also enter the NCAA Championship with multiple victories this season.

2026 Annika Award Finalists

  • Vanessa Borovilos, Texas A&M
  • Paula Francisco, Florida
  • Jasmine Koo, USC
  • Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas
  • Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford
  • Farah O’Keefe, Texas
  • Meja Ortengren, Stanford
  • Catherine Park, USC
  • Andrea Revuelta, Stanford
  • Kiara Romero, Oregon

The winner of the 2026 Annika Award will be announced following the conclusion of the NCAA Championship.

Source: Golfweek Release

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