They say greatness can’t be contained, and Caitlin Clark is proving just that—by packing her bags and taking her athletic fire to an entirely different arena. No, she’s not just training for a new basketball season with Indiana Fever; she’s traded sneakers for spikes and is hitting the golf course. That’s right, the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year and Indiana’s new golden girl is taking her competitive edge to the green, and naturally, she’s making a big splash there, too.
Now, when Clark joked about turning “pro” in golf this offseason, fans chuckled. But this is Caitlin Clark we’re talking about, a woman who shattered rookie records in scoring and assists, signed a history-making endorsement deal with Nike worth a staggering $28 million, and essentially became the face of women’s hoops in her rookie season. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Clark, it’s that she isn’t joking around when it comes to being the best.
Cue Martha Foyer-Faulconer, a former LPGA pro turned coach who has been sharpening Clark’s skills on the fairway. Foyer-Faulconer says Clark is showing serious improvement, calling her commitment “part of her DNA.” According to her coach, Clark is just one of those people who “either has it or they don’t,” and with Clark, it’s clear she has it, and a whole lot more.
One might think Clark would be basking in the glory of her record-setting WNBA season. After all, she smashed the rookie scoring record, even notching more than 20 points, 15 assists, and five rebounds in a single game—the first player in WNBA history to do so. But, naturally, the offseason gives even the most driven players some extra time on their hands. So why not try to become a dual-sport phenomenon? Makes perfect sense, right?
With her upcoming debut at The Annika in Florida, where she’ll swing alongside golfing legends like Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, the stakes are already high. She’ll also appear as a panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit, because apparently, her golf schedule wouldn’t be complete without adding a speaking engagement.
But Clark’s all-business approach to golf is still generating laughs. Imagine being one of the WNBA’s top players only to see your biggest competition trade the court for the course! To say her rivals have questions is an understatement. For now, Angel Reese and Kelsey Plum will have to wait to see if Clark will follow them to the new Unrivaled league, which has already attracted a host of big names by dangling what insiders call a “Lionel Messi-like deal.” And who knows, maybe it’ll lure Clark back from the golf course eventually.
But as Clark prepares to take her first swings in the golf world, Indiana Fever is handling its own shake-up. Head coach Christie Sides, who led the team to the playoffs for the first time in eight years, is out after two seasons with a 33-47 record. Fever President Kelly Krauskopf called the decision “difficult,” but insists it’s “imperative that we remain bold.” Seems like the Fever are as eager for a reset as Clark is for a nine-iron.
So, will Caitlin Clark trade her dribble for a driver full-time? Probably not. But if her competitive streak is any indication, she’s going to give it her best shot (no pun intended) and maybe make a few golf legends nervous while she’s at it. Whether she’s shooting for the hoop or the hole, one thing is for sure: when Caitlin Clark sets her mind to something, the world watches.
