Current:Home > InvestCaitlin Clark will compete in LPGA's The Annika pro-am this November -MarketEdge
Caitlin Clark will compete in LPGA's The Annika pro-am this November
View
Date:2025-04-19 18:23:54
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.
WNBA News:Breanna Stewart emotional after Liberty get revenge over Aces
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.
How good is Caitlin Clark at golf? Highlights
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.
Annika Sorenstam:Golfer plays football, hosts Q&A with players at her collegiate event
veryGood! (57)
Related
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- Is espresso martini perfume the perfect recipe for a holiday gift? Absolut, Kahlua think so.
- AP PHOTOS: Mongolia’s herders fight climate change with their own adaptability and new technology
- Supreme Court leaves in place pause on Florida law banning kids from drag shows
- Alex Murdaugh’s murder appeal cites biased clerk and prejudicial evidence
- 81 arrested as APEC summit protest shuts down the Bay Bridge in San Francisco
- Hunter Biden files motion to subpoena Trump, Bill Barr, other Justice Dept officials
- Wisconsin’s annual gun deer season set to open this weekend
- Justice Department, Louisville reach deal after probe prompted by Breonna Taylor killing
- Andrea Kremer, Tracy Wolfson, other sports journalists criticize Charissa Thompson
Ranking
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of years of rape and abuse by singer Cassie in lawsuit
- Live updates | With communications down, UNRWA warns there will be no aid deliveries across Rafah
- AP PHOTOS: The faces of pastoralists in Senegal, where connection to animals is key
- North Carolina trustees approve Bill Belichick’s deal ahead of introductory news conference
- NYC will pay $17.5 million to man who was wrongly convicted of 1996 murders
- Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels is likely out for season but plans return in 2024
- Trial of ex-officer Brett Hankison in Breonna Taylor death ends with hung jury: What's next
Recommendation
Trump's 'stop
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
Biden says U.S.-China military contacts will resume; says he's mildly hopeful about hostages held by Hamas
Democratic Party office in New Hampshire hit with antisemitic graffiti
The 401(k) millionaires club keeps growing. We'll tell you how to join.
Families of 5 Minnesota men killed by police sue agency to force release of investigation files
ASEAN defense chiefs call for immediate truce, aid corridor in Israel-Hamas war
National Park Service delivers roadmap for protecting Georgia’s Ocmulgee River corridor