Caitlin Clark just can’t catch a break—and no, it’s not from critics slamming her WNBA game this time. Apparently, she’s too good off the court as well! During her epic rookie season, the Indiana Fever star faced her fair share of scrutiny. But this time, sports analyst Jemele Hill has (jokingly) discovered a brand-new reason to “dislike” her: Clark’s unfairly smooth golf skills. Yes, you read that right—Caitlin Clark is apparently a beast on the green too.
Now, if you thought Clark’s long-range shooting was her only claim to fame, think again. In her free time, when she’s not making Steph Curry-level three-pointers, Clark hits the golf course like a pro. Recently, she and fellow Fever teammate Lexie Hull had a little fun filming themselves on the course, and, well, let’s just say Clark nearly drained a hole-in-one. That’s when things got “unfair” real quick.
Jemele Hill, the former ESPN personality, couldn’t help but jump in with a lighthearted jab. After seeing the viral clip, Hill tweeted:
“Finally found a reason to hate Caitlin Clark—she’s got a smooth swing and is an excellent golfer. This is simply unfair. Let me go shoot my 110.”
Talk about golf envy, right? It’s one thing to dominate on the basketball court, but now she’s coming for the golf world, too? Let’s hope the LPGA is ready for her next!
Jemele Hill’s Love-Hate Relationship with Caitlin Clark
Hill, who is no stranger to speaking her mind, had previously commented a lot on Clark’s impressive WNBA rookie run. Some fans even accused her of being critical of the Indiana Fever star. But Hill set the record straight on X (formerly Twitter), letting the world know that her “dislike” of Clark is purely in jest—and mostly reserved for the fact that she’s good at literally everything.
“I mean, really, Caitlin Clark? Was being the best rookie in the league not enough? You had to go and have a silky-smooth golf swing, too?” Hill probably thought. “I can barely break 100 on the course, and here she is making it look easy. I’m going to need more than a few lessons to keep up with this woman.”
But on a serious note, Hill has praised Clark’s basketball skills time and time again. What she doesn’t appreciate, though, is how some people have used Clark’s image to diminish women of color in the WNBA. Hill has been vocal about how Clark’s talent shouldn’t be twisted into harmful narratives that try to pit her against other WNBA stars based on race.
In her post on X, Hill emphasized that while Clark is incredibly talented and deserves all the praise, it’s important not to feed into divisive narratives that harm the game and its players.
Caitlin Clark: The Real-Life “Curry on the Green”
Whether it’s launching threes from the logo or nearly sinking hole-in-ones, Caitlin Clark seems to have a knack for doing things that leave us mere mortals in awe. Her comparison to Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry isn’t just limited to basketball. Just like Steph, she’s proving she can dominate the golf course, too.
You have to wonder if Clark and Curry have secret golf battles when they’re not raining buckets on the hardwood. I mean, can you imagine the trash talk between them? “I’ll hit this three… right after I sink this putt.”
In the meantime, we’ll be over here, slicing our drives into the rough and struggling to make par, while Clark effortlessly adds “golf prodigy” to her resume. What’s next, Caitlin? Are you going to casually win Wimbledon in your spare time?
The Bottom Line
Caitlin Clark is taking the sports world by storm—both on the court and off. And while Jemele Hill might joke about “hating” her for being too good at everything, the truth is, Clark is just that impressive. Whether it’s pulling up from deep like Steph or swinging smooth on the golf course, Clark’s got game, and it’s here to stay.
So, sorry Jemele, you’re just going to have to deal with it—and maybe hit the driving range a little more often.