Move over, Steph Curry — Caitlin Clark is coming for your title as the NBA’s golf crossover king. With the WNBA season wrapped and the Indiana Fever on an early vacation, rookie sensation Caitlin Clark is spending her offseason chasing a new dream: turning pro…in golf.
Fresh off a jaw-dropping debut WNBA season (averaging 19.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.7 rebounds), the former Iowa Hawkeye decided to trade her sneakers for spikes at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge pro-am event in sunny Florida. Playing alongside golf royalty Annika Sorenstam (10 majors) and Nelly Korda (current world No. 1), Clark showed off her swing while soaking in the Pelican Golf Club vibes.
“Fun day surrounded by two of the best to ever do it,” Clark captioned her Instagram post, accompanied by a humble ‘flag-in-hole’ emoji. The snaps featured her signature blend of competitive swagger and laid-back charm, leaving her WNBA peers and fans swooning.
Pink Polos and Fire Kicks: The IG Comments Section Pop Off
Naturally, her basketball squad couldn’t resist chiming in. Jada Gyamfi, her Iowa protégé, went full-on fangirl:
“Girly girl vibes 💖🎀,” Gyamfi gushed, followed by not one, but two more comments. “Love seeing you in pink” and the cheeky, “Hey thanks for letting me know you posted!” Apparently, even ballers need reminders to catch the drip.
Gabbie Marshall dubbed Clark her “favorite golfer girl,” while Seattle Storm rookie Kate Martin couldn’t contain her admiration for Clark’s golf kicks: “Shoes are fireeeee.”
Aliyah Boston, Clark’s Fever teammate, took a more practical approach: “Can you teach me how to golf? Trying to add it to my resume.” A versatile queen, indeed.
Nelly Korda’s Unexpected Basketball Conversion
Even Nelly Korda, who spent the day teeing off with Clark, couldn’t help but gush. “I love that she has a love for the game of golf,” Korda shared during a press conference. But the real plot twist? “Honestly, I’ve never tuned into basketball before her,” Korda admitted. “Now I’m a fan.”
If this budding friendship doesn’t lead to a crossover charity game where Clark drains threes while Korda chips from the sidelines, we riot.
Pro Golfer, You Say?
Clark’s humor wasn’t lost on the media during her postseason interview. When asked about her offseason plans, she quipped, “I don’t know what I’m going to do tomorrow. Maybe play some golf. That’s what I’m gonna do until it gets too cold in Indiana. I’ll become a professional golfer.”
The WNBA’s reigning Rookie of the Year turning pro in golf? Honestly, why not? If Bo Jackson could do baseball and football, and Michael Jordan (sort of) did baseball, why can’t Clark dominate two sports? Besides, her jump shot would pair nicely with a deadly short game.
Caitlin Clark: The Multisport Icon We Didn’t Know We Needed
Clark’s fans are here for the ride, whether she’s draining clutch threes or sinking putts. As her off-court antics continue to blur the lines between hoops and golf, she’s quickly becoming the face of what it means to be a modern athlete — one that inspires across arenas and greens.
So, golf world, consider yourself warned: Caitlin Clark isn’t just playing around; she’s swinging for greatness, one fairway at a time. And when she does, you can bet her kicks will still be fire.
