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Caitlin Clark will compete in LPGA's The Annika pro-am this November
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Date:2025-04-19 03:59:42
Fresh off a playoff appearance and claiming her near-unanimous WNBA Rookie of the Year award, the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark is taking relaxation in the offseason rather seriously it seems. On Monday, it was announced that Clark will be participating in the LPGA's upcoming pro-am event, 'The Annika,' this November.
"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," said Clark. "Gainbridge is a leader in supporting women’s sports, and that’s clear through their commitment to me, this event, Billie Jean King, and Parity Week. 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 has expressed immense interest in golf lately. The Fever were eliminated from the WNBA playoffs on September 25, and Clark wasted no time saying she wanted to golf A LOT in the offseason. During the postgame press conference, Clark stated, "That’s what I’m gonna do until it gets too cold in Indiana. I’ll become a professional golfer." The Annika should give her an opportunity to show the LPGA whether or not she can compete with the pros.
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When will Caitlin Clark play golf at The Annika?
The Annika's pro-am event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13. The official tournament will start the following day. Clark will also participate in the Women’s Leadership Summit on Tuesday, November 12 as a panelist.
Has Caitlin Clark participated in pro-am golf events before?
She has.
Clark was involved in the 2023 John Deere Classic pro-am, playing alongside U.S. Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson and three other amateurs.
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Clark and her team finished at -5 for the day. Clark impressed, smashing several strong drives that helped her team finish under par.
What awards did Caitlin Clark win this year?
Clark capped off her historic WNBA rookie season as the near-unanimous Rookie of the Year winner. Clark helped lead the Indiana Fever to their first playoff appearance since 2016, and finished fourth in MVP voting.
Clark can add her Rookie of the Year trophy to her already packed shelves. At the University of Iowa, Clark was a two-time AP Player of the Year, two-time Naismith College Player of the Year, a three-time Big Ten Player of the Year, three-time Nancy Leiberman Award winner, and finished her career as the NCAA's D1 all-time leading scorer. She also holds the record for most three-pointers in a career and in a single season.
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