LPGA Tournament Delayed Due to Freezing Temperatures in Orlando

Monday finish now certain as LPGA players wait to restart third round

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:47am

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The LPGA's Sunday start times in Orlando have been pushed back until at least 1 p.m. ET due to freezing temperatures and high winds, meaning a Monday finish is now certain for the tournament. Celebrities competing in the event have been able to play, but LPGA officials have cited a lack of optimal competitive conditions for the professionals, despite the course being deemed "very playable" by player Annika Sorenstam.

Why it matters

The extreme cold weather in Orlando has created challenging conditions for the LPGA tournament, forcing officials to delay the restart of play and ensure the event will now conclude on Monday. This disruption highlights the impact weather can have on professional golf events and the need for contingency plans to accommodate unexpected climate issues.

The details

After high winds suspended play on Saturday, a blast of extreme cold hit central Florida on Sunday morning. Celebrities competing in the event were able to tee off at 10 a.m. ET, but LPGA officials pushed back the restart for the professionals multiple times, first to 11 a.m. ET and then to 12 p.m. ET. As of Sunday afternoon, a total of 8 LPGA players have yet to finish the third round, and it is uncertain how they will be repaired to complete the round.

  • Play was suspended due to high winds on Saturday at 4:19 p.m. ET.
  • Celebrities began playing on Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.
  • LPGA's Sunday restart was initially pushed to 11 a.m. ET, then 12 p.m. ET.
  • A Monday finish is now certain, with the last tee time scheduled for 2:39 p.m. ET.

The players

Annika Sorenstam

A Lake Nona resident who is playing in the celebrity division of the tournament.

Nelly Korda

The current leader of the LPGA tournament, who is now scheduled to tee off at 2:17 p.m. ET on Sunday.

John Smoltz

A former MLB pitcher who was finishing up his third round mid-morning on Sunday.

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What they’re saying

“I don't know why they're not playing. There's pitch marks. I mean, I hit some crispy shots today and the ball even stopped. I am surprised. It's difficult, it's cold but it's as fair as anything. I told J.R. we can continue.”

— Annika Sorenstam (usatoday.com)

What’s next

As it stands, leader Nelly Korda will not be in the final group but is scheduled to now tee off at 2:17 p.m. ET on Sunday. Officials will need to determine how to repair the 8 LPGA players who have yet to finish the third round in order to ensure a Monday finish.

The takeaway

The extreme weather conditions in Orlando have created significant challenges for the LPGA tournament, forcing officials to delay the restart of play multiple times and ensure the event will now conclude on Monday. This disruption highlights the need for professional golf tours to have robust contingency plans in place to accommodate unexpected climate issues that can impact tournament schedules and play.