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Golfer Megha Ganne among contenders for 2025 Annika Award
The Indian-origin golf player has had an impressive season so far, securing a win at the Nanea Invitational and finishing in the top 10 in three stroke play events.
Megha Ganne. / Stanford Cardinal
Megha Ganne, an Indian-origin golfer and sophomore at Stanford University, is in the race for the prestigious Annika Award, which honors the top women’s college golfer of the year.
The Annika Award, presented by Stifel, is voted on by college golfers, coaches, and members of the college golf media. The latest watch list includes 20 standout players, selected by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters.
Ganne has had an impressive season so far, securing a win at the Nanea Invitational and finishing in the top 10 in three stroke play events. She has played in three tournaments this season and is currently ranked No. 6.
She is joined on the list by some of the best players in women’s college golf, including Maria Jose Marin of Arkansas, currently ranked No. 1, and Jasmine Koo of USC, who has already secured three tournament victories this season.
Born in Long Branch, New Jersey, Ganne’s parents, Sudha and Hari, hail from India. She grew up playing multiple sports, including tennis and swimming, before ultimately committing to golf at the age of 12. Her decision to focus on the sport has paid off, as she has now earned a place among the best in women’s collegiate golf.
Other notable names on the watch list include:
- Carolina Chacarra (Wake Forest) – Ranked No. 5, with one win this season.
- Hannah Darling (South Carolina) – Ranked No. 10, with one win.
- Kary Hollenbaugh (Ohio State) – Ranked No. 20, with two wins.
- Mirabel Ting (Florida State) – Ranked No. 3, with three wins.
The Annika Award is one of the most coveted honors in women’s college golf, with past winners going on to professional success. As the season progresses, the competition for the title is expected to get even tougher.
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