Field Breakdown: 2026 Taco Bell Natchez
The ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour concludes its three-week Southern swing at the Taco Bell Natchez Classic, set for April 22–24 in Natchez, Mississippi. Beau Pré Country Club will host the event for the seventh consecutive year, continuing its tradition as a fan-favorite stop known for its rich history and strong community support in the Magnolia State.
Players will once again compete for valuable points in the Callaway Race to Qualifying Standings, with the winner earning 500 points and a $10,000 first-place check.
The tournament week will also feature several signature events, including the highly-anticipated Shootout, Pro-Am, and a welcome dinner to kick off the competition.
Players To Watch
Katie Lu
Michigan State graduate Katie Lu enters the week with strong momentum following her first ANNIKA WAPT victory at last week’s Coke Dr Pepper Open in Alexandria, Louisiana. Lu captured the title at an impressive 20-under par, recording just four bogeys over 54 holes.
An ambassador for the ANNIKA Development Program, Lu brings a decorated amateur resume to the professional ranks. The New Jersey native was named a Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient during her senior season and advanced to match play at the 2024 North & South Amateur at Pinehurst. She also received a sponsor exemption into the 2024 Meijer LPGA Open and qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women’s Amateur. Her junior career includes victories at the 2021 New Jersey PGA Junior Sectional Championship, 2020 New Jersey Junior Girls Championship, and the 2018 New Jersey PGA Junior Open.
Jensen Castle
Jensen Castle is another standout to watch after a strong fifth-place finish at the Coke Dr Pepper Open, where she finished at 12-under par. She also recorded a T9 finish earlier this season at the Lake Charles Regional Sports Authority Championship.
A University of Kentucky alumna, Castle boasts an impressive amateur career highlighted by her victory at the 2021 U.S. Women’s Amateur. She was a member of the winning East team at the 2019 Wyndham Cup, a three-time Augusta National Women’s Amateur invitee, and a two-time Curtis Cup participant.
Below is a breakdown of the field:
The week’s field is made up of 97 players from 17 countries.
The breakdown of the players per country in the field: United States (66), Canada (5), Mexico (5), China (3), Korea (3), Japan (2), Scotland (2), Thailand (2), Austria (1), Finland (1), India (1), Indonesia (1), Paraguay (1) Peru (1), Philippines (1), Spain (1), United Kingdom (1).
Marissa McCardell
ANNIKA WAPT Media & Communications
