Annika Sorenstam - © Wikimedia Commons

Through her foundation, Annika Sorenstam, unblocks emergency aid of $ 50 for players of the Symetra Tour (second professional US division) as part of the recently created ANNIKA Foundation relief fund. Players can apply, 000 players will receive support 100 dollars.

The Symetra Tour is a preparation circuit for the LPGA Tour, just like the Korn Ferry is for the PGA Tour. And if it is difficult for the players of the main circuits to be technically unemployed with tournaments postponed because of the coronavirus, it is even more so on the Symetra Tour where the prizes are much tighter.

Symetra Tour tournament prizes range from $ 125 to $ 000. The players ranked below 250 on the money list all won less than $ 000 in 101. It is already difficult to make a normal living with a busy schedule; then with a schedule cut by 10 tournaments for 000 going from 2019 to 10 events, without events from spring to early summer; the need for help naturally arose.

To help offset the players' financial hardship, the LPGA Tour has confirmed that the Symetra Tour offers a cash advance program, where players can take $ 2 up front and pay them back with their winnings throughout the game. the 000 and 2020 season.

"A lot of players from the ANNIKA Foundation play on the Symetra Tour, doing all they can physically and financially to make their LPGA dreams come true"said Annika Sorenstam. "Our team is happy to try to make a difference and give these players some peace of mind during this break in the tournament."

There are plans to maintain an emergency fund after the initial distribution to players around July 1, in case additional financial support is required. Players can apply on this site, and individuals can also donate.

The Symetra Tour will resume from July 24 to 16 for the Firekeepers Casino Hotel Championship.

To read our last article concerning the Symetra Tour:

Symetra Tour: Perrine Delacour first in the Order of Merit