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- Caitlin Clark joins Annika Pro-Am and shares the tee box with top pros
- Standout moments: a long putt and animated reactions
- Teammates and pros respond to Clark’s presence
- Clark on the learning curve: golf’s ups and downs
- Health status and plans for basketball competition
- Quick links: recent college basketball headlines
Caitlin Clark swapped her basketball sneakers for golf shoes this week, drawing big crowds at Pelican Golf Club for the LPGA’s Annika Pro-Am. The former Iowa star teed off alongside pro players and teammates, turning a standard charity event into a media moment that blended sports and celebrity.
Caitlin Clark joins Annika Pro-Am and shares the tee box with top pros
Clark arrived at the annual LPGA event with partners Dan Towriss and Jordan Jackson. Early in her round she was paired with world No. 2 Nelly Korda, a matchup that attracted attention beyond typical pro-am spectators.
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Organizers and players noted the unusual buzz around the group. Fans and onlookers followed the threesome, snapping photos and applauding routine shots.
Standout moments: a long putt and animated reactions
Signature shot ignites the gallery
One moment stood out: Clark sank a long putt from roughly 35 feet. The ball rolled true and the gallery erupted. Clark responded with a celebratory fist pump as teammates cheered from nearby.
The 35-foot make became the highlight of the morning, replayed on social feeds and praised by spectators for its composure under attention.
Teammates and pros respond to Clark’s presence
Indiana Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull accompanied Clark in caddie vests. They cheered loudly throughout the round as the group moved hole to hole.
Pro players welcomed the attention. Observers said the pairing with Korda added credibility to Clark’s golf outing and created a friendly crossover moment between basketball and golf communities.
Clark on the learning curve: golf’s ups and downs
After her round Clark reflected on the challenge of golf. She said the sport requires patience and that you rarely have every part of your game click at once.
She emphasized enjoyment over perfection, noting that she doesn’t take golf too seriously and treats rounds as a way to have fun and learn.
Health status and plans for basketball competition
Clark had missed time this past season because of a groin injury. She was sidelined in July and later ruled out for the remainder of the season in September.
Now back on her feet, Clark confirmed she is healthy and planning to compete internationally. She intends to play in the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, aiming to return to competition after rehabilitation.
Quick links: recent college basketball headlines
- Georgetown starts strong, matching its best season open since 2017-18.
- No. 6 Michigan holds off TCU after late free throws by Burnett.
- No. 5 Arizona gets a lift from Dell’Orso’s 20 bench points against No. 15 UCLA.
- Cameron Boozer posts a career-high 35 points with former NBA star Carlos Boozer courtside.
