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Caitlin Clark skips LPGA The Annika pro‑am for first time in WNBA career
Event organizers said Clark will sit out the November 12‑15 tournament at Pelican Golf Club.
By Felo News Desk · Published
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark will not participate in the 2026 The Annika LPGA pro‑am, the tournament’s organizers confirmed.
What happened
The Annika, scheduled for Nov. 12‑15 at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, announced that Clark will not be on the course this year, ending her appearances in 2024 and 2025.
What the reports add
Mike Nichols, chief of sponsorship strategy and activation for Group 1001, told Golfweek that the decision was final and that the tournament appreciated the energy Clark brought in previous years.
What was said
"She is not going to be playing this year," Nichols said, adding that the organizers look forward to having her back in the future.
How it came about
Clark’s involvement in the pro‑am had become a highlight, drawing media attention such as a three‑hour Golf Channel special and celebrity caddies like Sophie Cunningham and Lexi Hull. Her partnership with golfer Nelly Korda last year was also noted.
Key facts
- Caitlin Clark will not play in the 2026 The Annika LPGA pro‑am. (nypost.com)
- The tournament runs Nov. 12‑15 at Pelican Golf Club, Belleair, Florida. (nypost.com)
- Mike Nichols of Group 1001 confirmed the decision to Golfweek. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Caitlin Clark not playing in LPGA pro-am for first time in WNBA career”
