Caitlyn Clark wasn’t joking when she included golf in her offseason plans. Clark is going to the Annika in November, the penultimate tournament on the LPGA Tour schedule, hosted by Annika Sorenstam. She will play in the Pro-Am and be a panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit at Pelican Golf Club.
Clark, the WNBA Rookie of the Year, said last month when Indiana Fever was eliminated that she planned to play golf until it got too cold in Indiana, adding with a smile, “become a professional golfer.” The Women’s Leadership Summit is November 12, and the Pro-Am is the following day.
“I love golf, so the opportunity to play in the Pro-Am for a tournament with a legend like Annika Sorenstam’s name on it is so exciting,” Clark said. “I’m looking forward to seeing all the LPGA players on the driving range, being part of the Women’s Leadership Summit, and of course, teeing it up in the Pro-Am with Annika.”
Clark, an ambassador with Gainbridge, the presenting sponsor of the LPGA event, is taking this off-court venture into golf, adding yet another layer to her growing profile as one of the most dynamic athletes in women’s sports today. While basketball may be her primary focus, involvement in events like the LPGA Pro-Am shows her versatility and passion for elevating women’s sports across multiple platforms.
With her debut season in the WNBA complete and her rookie records cemented, Clark’s offseason won’t be about resting on her laurels. Instead, she’s branching out, finding new ways to challenge herself and inspire others both on and off the court. As she tees off alongside some of the best golfers in the world, Clark continues to show that her potential is limitless, no matter the playing field.
Meanwhile, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese has not publicly commented on Indiana Fever star Caitlyn Clark winning the WNBA’s Rookie of the Year award, despite finishing second in voting behind the league’s former number-one overall pick. Reese seemingly broke her silence on Saturday, but there’s no word yet if her veiled tweet was aimed at Clark.
The former Iowa standout and college basketball’s all-time leading scorer finished her first season in the WNBA, averaging 19.2 points per game, 5.7 rebounds, and 8.4 assists.
“I really just be minding my business ‘cuz it’s a lot to mind,” Reese wrote with a wink emoji.
