Caitlin Clark is once again set to compete at next month’s Annika Pro-Am. The WNBA icon has made quite the name for herself with Indiana Fever over the past two years, racking up WNBA Rookie of the Year honours during her first season with the side, while claiming a Best WNBA Player ESPY Award this term.
And while many of her team-mates and rivals will spend the off-season sharpening their skills for 2026, Clark is venturing into a completely different sport for the second year running. After a successful stint with the Annika last time out, Clark is set to return to the LPGA Tour event come November 12 to take part in the tournament’s Pro-Am at the Pelican Golf Club. Announcing her intentions to play, Clark said: “I had an amazing time at The Annika last November and participating in the Pro-Am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, two of the best in the game.
“I’m honoured to be an ambassador for a company in Gainbridge that is so committed to elevating women’s sports. I can’t wait to return to Tampa in November to play in the Pro-Am with the best women golfers in the world.”
Hosted by LPGA Hall of Famer, Annika Sorenstam, the event comes as the Tour’s final regular-season event featuring a full field. Speaking about playing alongside Clark, Sorenstam added: “It was an honour to play in the pro-am with Caitlin last year.
“The crowds were amazing, and we are excited for her return to The Annika in November. She added such a great dynamic to our event, and her passion for golf and competitiveness were fun to witness firsthand. I look forward to having her back and continuing to introduce the great game of golf to the next generation.”
It comes as thousands of spectators showed up at last year’s event to watch one of basketball’s hottest prospects try her hand at a completely different sport. However, things didn’t always run smoothly for the 23-year-old on the greens and fairways of Belleair.
Clark narrowly missed a group of fans with a wayward tee shot at the event last November. A powerful drive veered low and way off to the left, as spectators positioned around 10 yards away were forced to duck out of the way.
A video of the incident shared to social media at the time showed audible gasps from the crowd, before laughter broke out when people started to realise that nobody had been hit by the ball. Rather ironically, Clark said ahead of the tournament that her main goal was not to hit a spectator with a misplaced shot.
She said: “I’ve tried to practice as much as I can. I’m just the average golfer. I’m going to hit some good, I’m going to hit some bad. It is what it is.
“Just going to try not to hit anyone standing outside of the ropes. But it’ll be fun. I’m excited for it. I think I’m just excited, honestly. I’m not a professional golfer, so I think just having fun.
“Getting to be with two of the best probably ever to play this game, it’s super fun and special for me. I’m a fan of both of them and a fan of all the women on this Tour. I think it’s absolutely incredible. It’s special for myself.”