Alpharetta, Ga. – Asterisk Talley of Chowchilla, California, successfully defended her title at the 18th Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex, finishing at 14-under-par 202. The victory marks her seventh AJGA win and fifth Invitational title of 2026. Talley also becomes just the second player to win the championship back-to-back.
Holding a three-stroke lead entering the final round, Talley quickly took control with birdies on the par-4 Nos. 4 and 5. After six consecutive pars, she added birdies on the par-5 11th and par-4 15th and 16th holes to pull away from the field and secure the title.
I was not worrying about the field and just trying to play my own game. I focused on staying in my own head because the weather and the conditions can change at any time. I was worrying about myself and trying to play my best game out there.
With her sixth AJGA Invitational title, Talley earns an exemption into the prestigious 2027 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, set for February 4-7 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club. The appearance will mark her 11th start in an LPGA event.
The top-10 was rounded out by:
- Solo Second, Grace Carter of Jupiter, Florida (10-under-par 206)
- Solo Third, Courtney Grace of Birmingham, Alabama (7-under-par 209)
- Solo Fourth, Nicole Tang of Bellevue, Washington (6-under-par 210)
- T5, Honorine Ferry of Mckinny, Texas (4-under-par 212)
- T5, Emily Song of Irvine, California (4-under-par 212)
- T7, Marisa Tojai of Lum Luk Ka, Thailand (3-under-par 213)
- T7, Ava Zhang of Lake Mary, Florida (3-under-par 213)
- T9, Alexandra Snyder of Orlando, Florida (2-under-par 214)
- T9, Xueyan Zhu of (China) Howey in the Hills, Florida (2-under-par 214)
The Hilton Grand Vacations ANNIKA Invitational presented by Rolex celebrated its 18th anniversary this weekend. The 54-hole stroke play event brought together the top-72 female junior golfers from around the world to compete at the Golf Club of Georgia's Lakeside Course.
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