Caitlin Clark,n November, taking part in the pro‑am event at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. This marks her second consecutive appearance at the event, which is part of the LPGA Tour, and will take place on November 12.
Last year, Clark played nine holes with both Nelly Korda and legendary golfer Annika Sörenstam, and the event drew large crowds thanks in part to her participation. She said she “had an amazing time” at that event and expressed her honour at being an ambassador for sponsor Gainbridge, citing the company’s commitment to elevating women’s sports.
The tournament itself is hosted by Annika Sörenstam and is regarded as the penultimate full‑field event on the LPGA Tour’s schedule. Clark’s presence is seen as a boost for visibility and fan interest in the event, especially given her high profile as a basketball star and her well‑publicized love of golf.
Clark’s WNBA season was curtailed by multiple injuries she appeared in only 13 games this year and exited the campaign early. Although basketball remains her primary sport, her participation in a top‑level golf event highlights her athletic range and crossover appeal. By teeing up in the pro‑am, she’s leveraging her platform to support women’s sports and build her presence in another arena.
In short: Caitlin Clark is returning to the Pelican Golf Club in November for The ANNIKA pro‑am, bringing her star power from the WNBA and her growing interest in golf, backed by her role with Gainbridge and the LPGA’s efforts to elevate women’s sport.
If you like, I can also pull out key implications of her participation (for women’s sports, crossover appeal, the LPGA event) and quote her remarks in full.
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