THE ANNIKA DRIVEN BY GAINBRIDGE AT PELICAN

November 11, 2026

Annabelle Pancake-Webb

Pelican Golf Club

Press Conference

MATT JESUS: All right, here with Annabelle Pancake-Webb ahead of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. First time playing at this event, at this course. What have been your impressions of the course?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: The course is incredible. It's in amazing shape. I was able to play a couple weeks ago with some members and get a feel for the course, and, I mean, there is not a blade of grass out of place.

The greens are incredible. They're undulating. They're fast today but I know by the weekend they'll be even firmer and faster, so I'm excited to see them in prime condition.

MATT JESUS: Got to do a little bit of some off-the-course stuff. In particular you went to the NASCAR race on Sunday. Got to see your name on the hood of the NASCAR. Just what was that experience like and have you ever been to one?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: I have not. It was amazing. It was so eye-opening. I've never really watched NASCAR or anything like that even though I'm from Indianapolis and the 500 is huge.

It was so cool to watch Michael McDowell and his team prep for the event. The pit box, that experience was incredible and definitely a week I won't forget. I just have so much respect for these guys. I mean, they drive is fast. I couldn't believe it. It was so loud and definitely recommend headphones for anyone who goes.

MATT JESUS: On your feet, you talked a little bit about it before the camera got on, but you're rocking some pretty cool shoes.

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Yeah.

MATT JESUS: What's the story behind those and did you get to interact with the child that made them?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: So Gainbridge does Kicks for a Cause. Isabella, an eight year old girl, designed these shoes for me. It's just an amazing opportunity to connect with kids that might be struggling.

She designed these shoes with a rainbow and Bible versus and a cross, which means so much to me as a person who's a believer in Christ. It was just so cool to get to meet her and connect with her family and learn her story, and also to see everyone else's designs. I mean, all the other kids got to design shoes. Some had Pokemon and fun designs. It was super cool and excited I am just honored to be a part of it.

MATT JESUS: Obviously had a fantastic season on the Epson Tour this year. Getting a little bit of an early start to your LPGA Tour career. Just what do you hope to take away -- obviously want to play well; do all those things -- in terms of how you prepare on the LPGA Tour versus how you prepared for the Epson Tour?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Yeah, I think this week I kind of joke is a test drive, but it definitely is. I'm so excited for next year and just honored to be a sponsor's invite for this week. I am so grateful to Dan and Gainbridge for giving it to me. It just gives me an opportunity to get used to the environment.

I played in a couple tournaments in the past, but knowing next year I'll be a part of the Tour, I'm just excited to take in this week and soak it all in and pick some other players' brains and ask them for advice.

Yeah, really just enjoy the opportunity and soak it all in.

MATT JESUS: I was just going to ask as a follow-up did you get to talk to any of the other players, vets, rookies, this year, whoever? What were some of those pieces of advice you've gotten?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Yeah, I think a lot of the players have said what got you here is what got you here: Your game. Don't change a ton. Obviously there is areas to improve and progress always, but don't get too wrapped up in trying to change a ton of that.

Yeah, soak it in, learn a lot of things, but also remember what works for and you stick to that and have confidence in what you can do.

MATT JESUS: Questions.

Q. Who is on your bag this week?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: My dad, Tony Pancake, yes, sir. Let's hope he can stay upright with that new staff bag.

Q. Has he been on your bag before?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: He has, yes, sir, many times. And we have so much fun, so I know we'll have a great time out there.

Q. I'm sure you will. Good luck.

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Thank you.

Q. How has this experience been different from you from Epson so far?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: I mean, Epson is an incredible tour. They do great job out there. I think LPGA is just the step above. It's just like everything is elevated to such high class and the types of tournaments they run out here are incredible.

I know Craig and all the LPGA staff are putting in so much work to make these events a great experience for players and also fans. It's been really cool to see the fan engagement this week, and just an opportunity to get to meet a lot of people. And the courses are obviously incredible, which is fun.

Q. What would make this a successful week for you in your mind?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: That's a great question. Honestly I think just walking away knowing I did everything I could in advance to play well, but going out and playing and just having fun and soaking in the experience.

This week is a learning week. Obviously still here to compete and I'm trying to prepare as well as I can leading up to it, but during the round I really just want to enjoy it and have fun with my dad.

Q. You kind of mentioned environment earlier on. What's the biggest differences in the environment here as compared to Toledo or someplace on the Epson Tour?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Yeah, well the Toledo event is an incredible event for Epson. They have amazing fan engagement out there. Stands, I mean, it feels like an LPGA event in some cases. But out here they have that every week, and that's so cool to see, all the big stands and there is so many little girls out there wanting your autograph.

I mean, that's what people did for me when I was younger, so to be able to kind of pass that along to young girls and sign autographs for them and encourage them and inspire them, that's really cool and such a cool full circle you will moment for me. That's been a huge difference. That's really cool.

Q. Okay, now I have to ask, what was the first LPGA event you attended? How old were and you what did you take away?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: I don't know. I know I think they had I think the Solheim Cup in 2006 at Crooked Stick, so I would've been four or five maybe. So I have a picture -- no, maybe the U.S. Amateur; one of those events. I have a picture next to that trophy.

So getting to experience that as young girl and see the players is just so cool.

I can't quite remember my first, but I remember those ones because those are pretty big events.

Q. Who is your favorite autograph then?

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Who is my favorite autograph that I've gotten?

Q. Yeah.

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: I think Lexi Thompson has to be really cool. Or Rory McIlroy. He's a persona favorite. His swing is awesome. Who doesn't love Rory's swing?

MATT JESUS: Thank you for your time.

ANNABELLE PANCAKE-WEBB: Yeah, thank you. Thank you, guys.