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A man was escorted from a golf event after claiming to be the boyfriend of WNBA star Sophie Cunningham.

The man, who appeared to be in his 70s, was the apparent victim of a catfishing scam.

He told police he had sent nearly $2,000 in gift cards to a social media account he believed belonged to Cunningham.

The incident occurred during a pro-am round featuring Cunningham's Indiana Fever teammate, Caitlin Clark.

BELLEAIR — A man appearing to be in his 70s and claiming to be the boyfriend of WNBA star Sophie Cunningham was escorted off the grounds of the Pelican Golf Club during Caitlin Clark's pro-am round, after apparently being the victim of a scam.

According to the Daily Mail , Cunningham, who was among the celebrity caddies for her Indiana Fever teammate, w

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