In a world where Caitlin Clark’s three-pointers have become routine, the WNBA sensation is ready to test her skills in a different sport—golf. Yes, you heard that right. Basketball’s latest phenom is putting down the ball and picking up a driver for The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, where she’ll be swinging her way through the Pro-Am event.
Now, before you start questioning her sanity or wondering if she’s making a LeBron-esque career switch, calm down. Clark isn’t trading in her jersey just yet. She’s merely dipping her toes in the world of professional golf—for fun. This isn’t her first rodeo, either. The 22-year-old Iowa superstar already hit the fairways at the 2023 John Deere Classic’s Pro-Am, where she teamed up with some of the biggest names in golf and proved she can compete off the hardwood, too.
So, why golf? Why now? Well, turns out Clark just loves to swing a club. And who wouldn’t jump at the chance to tee off with LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam and World No. 1 Nelly Korda? Even for a WNBA Rookie of the Year, that’s a pretty sweet gig.
“I love golf,” Clark gushed, stating the obvious for anyone who’s caught her at a Pro-Am before. “The opportunity to play in the Pro-Am for a tournament with a legend like Annika Sorenstam’s name on it is so exciting.” Translation: “I get to hang out with golf royalty and smack a few balls around. What’s not to love?”
But the golfing won’t be all Caitlin does in Florida. She’s also set to make an appearance at the Women’s Leadership Summit—because when you’re not draining threes, inspiring the next generation of women leaders is a pretty solid backup plan.
With her Gainbridge sponsorship deal and growing list of accolades, Clark is becoming a multi-sport icon. Who knows? If she keeps this up, we might see her throwing down alley-oops on the court one day and sinking birdies on the course the next. Watch your back, Tiger.
Speaking of star-studded events, Clark’s tee time is set for Wednesday at 7 a.m. ET, and viewers can catch her on Golf Channel and NBC Sports. For those wondering how a baller fares on the green, tune in—there’s a good chance she’ll throw in some long-range putts just to remind everyone that distance doesn’t faze her, whether she’s behind the arc or on the course.
Annika Sorenstam and Lilia Vu are already buzzing about Clark’s participation. Annika even dubbed her the “hottest thing right now,” which might be the understatement of the century. Between basketball and golf, Clark is literally on fire—someone please make sure the golf course has extinguishers.
So, while we wait to see how Caitlin Clark’s golf game stacks up, one thing’s for sure: whatever she’s doing, it’s going to be a show. Get your popcorn (or maybe golf tees) ready.
