Caitlin Clark, fresh off an impressive rookie season with the Indiana Fever, is taking a break from basketball this offseason to explore a new hobby: golf. The WNBA star, known for her record-breaking career with the Iowa Hawkeyes, has announced she’ll participate in the Annika Driven by Gainbridge event, scheduled for November 14-17. The tournament, a premier LPGA event, will feature some of the best players in the world, and Clark will be joining them for the first time.
This new adventure has generated significant buzz within the golf community, with Lilia Vu, the reigning LPGA Player of the Year, expressing her excitement over Clark’s involvement. Vu shared a heartwarming reaction upon hearing the news, telling Golf Digest, “When the news was announced, I immediately turned to my mom and said, ‘Oh my gosh, Caitlin Clark is coming to the Pelican.’ It’s been so cool to see everything she’s done. I think she’s a great ambassador for women’s sports and someone you look up to.”
Clark’s influence extends beyond just basketball; she has become a global icon for women’s sports, inspiring athletes across various disciplines. Although she’ll soon be back on the court for the Indiana Fever, her appearance at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge event marks a fun offseason detour into the world of golf. Fans are eager to see how the rookie guard fares on the links as she continues to make her mark off the basketball court.
