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Alex Elias  South Carolina Junior All-American Louise Rydqvist earned a Sponsor Exemption into The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican following South Carolina’s win at the 2023 ANNIKA Intercollegiate presented by 3M. Reflecting on her LPGA Tour debut, Rydqvist said, “I’ve been dreaming about making my LPGA debut for a long time, and to do it at Annika’s event was incredibly special. Annika and her husband welcomed me with open arms, and I cannot thank them and the Annika Foundation enough for providing the exemption.” Born in Jönköping, Sweden, Rydqvist has admired fellow Swede Annika Sörenstam. “Annika has always been a role model for me. I’ve now played in her events at every level—starting with the Annika Cup and the Annika Invitational Europe in Sweden, then the Annika Intercollegiate, and now The ANNIKA LPGA. I remember being at the Annika Cup at 14, and she told us, ‘Control the things you can control, and let the other things go,’ which has stayed with me ever since. Last week, she said, ‘You’ve done the work; now you just have to trust it and stay confident in your process,’ and I carried that advice with me all week,” said Rydqvist. Despite a field that included eight of the Top 10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings and 15 winners from this season—including all four major champions—Rydqvist remained unfazed by the pressure.
“Golf is all about staying in the moment—not getting ahead of yourself or dwelling on the past. I work closely with my mental coach, and we’ve developed strategies to help me stay present. Last week, my boyfriend was on the bag, and he kept reminding me to enjoy the moment, which helped immensely,” said Rydqvist. After making the cut, posting a Round 3 65, and finishing T46, Rydqvist reflected, “I’d say my game tee-to-green was solid all week. More importantly, I’m most proud of how I handled the pressure and kept my head up throughout the week.”
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