Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever’s golden girl and WNBA’s reigning sharpshooter, has found herself in the rough—not on the court, but on the golf course. After jokingly declaring, “I’ll become a professional golfer,” following her team’s playoff exit, Clark’s off-season antics have apparently ruffled some feathers. Enter UConn legend Geno Auriemma, who allegedly teed off on Clark’s golf dreams in a now-questionable video that has sports fans yelling “FORE!”
Clark’s Golf Game: From Court to Course
In her latest escapade, Clark swapped basketballs for birdies, taking lessons from Martha Foyer Faulconer and joining golfing greats Nelly Korda and Annika Sörenstam at an LPGA Pro-Am. Sure, she may not have dominated the greens, but Clark managed a few highlights—including a satisfying par and a long putt that even Happy Gilmore would applaud.
“She was really enjoying it,” said Korda, clearly smitten by Clark’s enthusiasm (and perhaps forgiving of her occasional wayward shots). “She’s strong—just, you know, the ball doesn’t always go straight.” Ah, the classic beginner’s curse.
Auriemma’s Alleged Comments: Swing and a Miss?
But what’s sports without a little drama? Enter Geno Auriemma—or at least a highly suspect version of him. In a video making rounds online, Auriemma appears to shred Clark’s golf ambitions with the kind of flair usually reserved for his courtside tantrums.
“If you’re a basketball player but just a recreational golfer, like Caitlin is… the delusional fan base that follows her disrespects the LPGA golfers,” the video claims Auriemma said. He even went as far as to declare her “physically unfit for the LPGA,” predicting a “rude awakening” at the ninth hole.
Bold words, Geno—if they’re even real. Social media detectives were quick to point out glitches in the footage, leading many to believe the video is about as authentic as a $3 bill. The supposed rant also borrows heavily from Auriemma’s June comments about Clark’s “delusional fans” on the Dan Patrick Show. Coincidence? The internet doesn’t think so.
Clark Responds with Classic Charm
As usual, Clark shrugged off the controversy, staying as cool as a cucumber sandwich at a country club. “I’m strong, and I can hit it. It just usually doesn’t go straight,” she admitted with a laugh, proving that humility—and a little self-deprecation—are part of her charm.
Meanwhile, her fans doubled down on their support, with one tweeting, “If Caitlin Clark can’t become a pro golfer, then why do I believe I can win The Bachelor?”
The Verdict
Whether Auriemma’s comments were real or AI-generated, one thing’s certain: Caitlin Clark knows how to keep the sports world buzzing, even in the off-season. She may not be winning green jackets anytime soon, but she’s certainly mastered the art of staying in the headlines.
And hey, if the LPGA doesn’t pan out, there’s always mini-golf. Maybe Geno can caddy.
