11/12/2026 10:49:00 AM | Women's Golf
The sophomore earned an individual championship and three top 10 finishes during the fall season
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State women's golfer Haruhi Nakatani has been named to the 2026-27 ANNIKA Award presented by Stifel Final Fall Watch List, as announced by the Haskins Foundation.
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The ANNIKA Award is presented annually to the top female Division I collegiate golfer, with the winner selected by fellow players, coaches, and members of the college golf media.
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Nakatani earned her place on the fall watch list following an outstanding start to her sophomore season, highlighted by an individual championship and three top 10 finishes during the fall season.
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The Toyko, Japan native opened the fall in impressive fashion by capturing her first collegiate individual title at the Folds of Honor Collegiate. She carded 13 birdies and finished six under par (72-70-68—210), helping Florida State overcome a seven-shot deficit entering the final round to secure the team championship. She became the first Seminole to win the season-opening tournament since 2016 and was just the second Florida State golfer to capture the individual title at the event.
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She followed her championship performance with a tie for 13th at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, shooting five over par (74-70-77—221) to place as Florida State's top individual finisher. At the Schooner Fall Classic, Nakatani recorded three consecutive rounds under par to tie for fourth. Her seven-under-par performance (65-69-69—203) established a new career low for 54 holes. Her opening-round 65, which included five birdies, also marked a new career-low round.
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Nakatani closed the fall season with another top 10 finish at the Landfall Tradition. After climbing 21 spots during the final round, she finished tied for ninth with a four-over-par total of 220 (75-74-71).
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Created in 2014 in partnership with the Haskins Foundation, the ANNIKA Award is named in honor of legendary golfer Annika Sorenstam and recognizes the top female Division I collegiate golfer. The award complements the Haskins Award, which honors the top male Division I collegiate golfer.
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2026-27 ANNIKA Award Fall Watch List
Tong An, Oregon
Alicia Bellendir, Mississippi State
Sarah Brentcheneff, Arkansas
Isabel Brozena, Xavier
Anna Davis, Auburn
Valentine Delon, Virginia Tech
Addie Dobson, Missouri
Eila Galitsky, South Carolina
Sarah Hammett, USC
Mia Hammond, Duke
Thanana Kotchasanmanee, Princeton
Chloe Kovelesky, Wake Forest
Jaclyn Laha, Virginia
Katie Li, Duke
Rianne Malixi, Duke
Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas
Haruhi Nakatani, Florida State
Farah O'Keefe, Texas
Meja Örtengren, Stanford
Macy Pate, Wake Forest
Andrea Revuelta, Stanford
Patience Rhodes, Arizona State
Scarlett Schremmer, Miami
Kaitlyn Schroeder, North Florida
Celina Yeo, Oregon
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For more information on Florida State women's golf, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X (@FSUGolf), Instagram (@FSUWomensGolf) and Facebook (/FSUWomensGolf).
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The ANNIKA Award is presented annually to the top female Division I collegiate golfer, with the winner selected by fellow players, coaches, and members of the college golf media.
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Nakatani earned her place on the fall watch list following an outstanding start to her sophomore season, highlighted by an individual championship and three top 10 finishes during the fall season.
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The Toyko, Japan native opened the fall in impressive fashion by capturing her first collegiate individual title at the Folds of Honor Collegiate. She carded 13 birdies and finished six under par (72-70-68—210), helping Florida State overcome a seven-shot deficit entering the final round to secure the team championship. She became the first Seminole to win the season-opening tournament since 2016 and was just the second Florida State golfer to capture the individual title at the event.
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She followed her championship performance with a tie for 13th at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, shooting five over par (74-70-77—221) to place as Florida State's top individual finisher. At the Schooner Fall Classic, Nakatani recorded three consecutive rounds under par to tie for fourth. Her seven-under-par performance (65-69-69—203) established a new career low for 54 holes. Her opening-round 65, which included five birdies, also marked a new career-low round.
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Nakatani closed the fall season with another top 10 finish at the Landfall Tradition. After climbing 21 spots during the final round, she finished tied for ninth with a four-over-par total of 220 (75-74-71).
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Created in 2014 in partnership with the Haskins Foundation, the ANNIKA Award is named in honor of legendary golfer Annika Sorenstam and recognizes the top female Division I collegiate golfer. The award complements the Haskins Award, which honors the top male Division I collegiate golfer.
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2026-27 ANNIKA Award Fall Watch List
Tong An, Oregon
Alicia Bellendir, Mississippi State
Sarah Brentcheneff, Arkansas
Isabel Brozena, Xavier
Anna Davis, Auburn
Valentine Delon, Virginia Tech
Addie Dobson, Missouri
Eila Galitsky, South Carolina
Sarah Hammett, USC
Mia Hammond, Duke
Thanana Kotchasanmanee, Princeton
Chloe Kovelesky, Wake Forest
Jaclyn Laha, Virginia
Katie Li, Duke
Rianne Malixi, Duke
Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas
Haruhi Nakatani, Florida State
Farah O'Keefe, Texas
Meja Örtengren, Stanford
Macy Pate, Wake Forest
Andrea Revuelta, Stanford
Patience Rhodes, Arizona State
Scarlett Schremmer, Miami
Kaitlyn Schroeder, North Florida
Celina Yeo, Oregon
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For more information on Florida State women's golf, check Seminoles.com for the latest news and scheduling information, and keep up with the team on social media through Twitter/X (@FSUGolf), Instagram (@FSUWomensGolf) and Facebook (/FSUWomensGolf).
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