It’s not every day you see a WNBA star swapping a basketball for a golf club, but Caitlin Clark isn’t your average player. Known for her three-point precision and blistering speed on the court, Clark is now taking her skills to the fairway, where her unique style and athletic prowess are already turning heads. She’s gearing up for an unlikely matchup against golf icon Nelly Korda, but the true twist? Clark recently discovered her right eye is the dominant one while practicing with none other than boyfriend and former Iowa Hawkeye Connor McCaffery.
Yes, that’s right — one quick tip from her golf instructor, LPGA alum Martha Foyer-Faulconer, and Clark’s golf game is evolving faster than a fourth-quarter comeback. Practicing at Crooked Stick Golf Club, Clark’s right-eye revelation has led her to re-evaluate her stance, adjust her setup, and surprise her coach with her rapid improvements. “It’s all about seeing the line,” Foyer-Faulconer noted, clearly aware of Clark’s eye for precision. Apparently, this right-eye dominance adds an unexpected twist, giving her a competitive advantage just in time for her Belleair, Florida pro-am debut on Nov. 13.
Clark’s determination isn’t new to fans who know her story. The Indiana Fever rookie and WNBA sensation trained in multiple sports through high school, dazzling on the soccer field before finding fame on the court. Now, she’s taking those crossover skills to the green — making her pro-am competitors, including Korda and golf legend Annika Sörenstam, raise an eyebrow or two.
As for McCaffery, the former basketball player seems perfectly content in his new role as the patient boyfriend caddy. Rumor has it, though, he’s not entirely safe from a little competition himself. Clark apparently reminded him, “If you can’t hang on the green, don’t even try me on the court!” The two have been spotted practicing together under Foyer-Faulconer’s guidance, where Clark’s fierce concentration — usually reserved for game-winning shots — is now focused on mastering her golf swing.
But what’s driving Clark’s sudden golfing obsession? It could be pure competitive spirit, but knowing her, it’s likely the thrill of a new challenge. Foyer-Faulconer calls her “driven and unstoppable,” adding, “When Caitlin decides she’s going to get good at something, it’s usually just a matter of time. Some athletes have it in them — it’s like this fierce determination you just can’t teach.”
Even Clark’s WNBA fans are here for it, with one recently tweeting, “Clark playing golf now? Someone call Steph Curry. She’s coming for ALL the sports!” With her eye on this new prize, Clark’s talents may be inching her towards a two-sport stardom. Or maybe it’s just that classic offseason itch to dominate in any way possible.
While the idea of a pro golf career may just be for laughs, Clark’s skills are quickly earning her serious respect on the fairway. As one observer put it, “At this rate, Caitlin Clark will be able to crush you in basketball, soccer, AND golf. Is there anything she can’t do?”