The LPGA’s thirtysomething exodus shows no signs of slowing. After at least 13 players retired in 2024—including six aged 34 or younger—2025 has already seen high-profile departures from major champions and Solheim Cup heroes. Now, at The Annika tournament at Pelican Golf Club, two more friends have joined the growing list within 48 hours of each other.

Elizabeth Szokol retired on November 15 after missing the cut by a single stroke. Two days later, Caroline Inglis announced her own goodbye from the same Florida course where the two friends had played together in rounds one and two.

Inglis finished her final round with family watching from outside the ropes. Her husband stood beside her, college coach, physio, and close friends. Szokol had returned to witness the moment after retiring

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