Caitlin Clark, fresh off a record-breaking WNBA rookie season, is teeing off in a Pro-Am golf event hosted by Annika Sörenstam this November, proving once again that she can do it all—even in cleats.

In a dazzling display of versatility, Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, is set to hit the greens at The Annika Pro-Am from November 11-17, following the excitement of her stellar debut season where she shattered records for assists and three-pointers. As she swings for par, Clark is not just chasing golf balls; she's also teeing up her influence, appearing at the Women’s Leadership Summit on November 12, where her impact on, and off, the court will surely inspire many to consider their own golf games—if they can find the time between perfecting their jump shots.

Caitlin's love for golf has blossomed amidst her incredible basketball career. "I love golf, so the opportunity to play in the Pro-Am for a tournament with a legend like Annika Sörenstam’s name on it is so exciting," Clark enthused, evidently thrilled to share the course with the woman who once drove the world of women’s golf into unchartered territories. One can only wonder if Clark might swap her sneakers for spikes entirely, though we suspect the Indiana Fever wouldn’t appreciate that during their season.

Clark’s participation in this golf event is hardly a solo endeavor. Having already made her mark at the John Deere Classic Pro-Am in July, she is no stranger to the fairway—or is it the putting green? Okay, let’s just say she’s got a knack for both. With her track record in basketball, it seems she’s determined to set new records in golf too, though we haven’t yet seen a record for the most golf balls lost in a single outing.

The path to this golfing adventure has been riddled with achievements, as Clark dominated her rookie season, being the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Indiana Fever. Not only did she break the league record for assists with a staggering 337, but she also set a new standard as a rookie by sinking 122 three-pointers. Fans of the Fever can bask in the glory of her contributions, which propelled the team to their first postseason appearance in eight years—before they were promptly eliminated in the first round by the Connecticut Sun, but let's not dwell on the negatives.

Her foray into golf also aligns perfectly with her offseason plans, as she considers how to embrace the sport while taking a breather from basketball. It’s a clever way to stay active, and perhaps improve her swing—one can imagine her practicing shot put at the basketball court while dreaming of birdies. Every athlete knows that a season cut short calls for personal growth, and what better way than improving one's golf handicap?

Annika Sörenstam herself has acknowledged Clark's burgeoning influence in women’s sports, remarking that her participation in events like the Pro-Am garners attention that is crucial for the exposure of women in athletics, particularly on a cross-sport basis. As the golfing legend put it, "Caitlin is an incredible ambassador for women's sports, both on and off the court," which is a tactful way of saying she’d likely have a better chance of playing in the PGA if she stuck to basketball.

As we look forward to the Pro-Am event, one can envision the atmosphere: the satisfied swish of golf balls gliding toward the flag, while Caitlin Clark gets accustomed to a different kind of crowd. While WNBA fans might shout over her assists, we can’t help but wonder if golf enthusiasts will do the same over her putts. It’s a whole new kind of audience engagement with a far lower probability of shouting 'travel' at her during a swing.

So whether she sinks a long putt or perfects her drive, Caitlin Clark is proving that women athletes can hold their ground on multiple playing fields—and perhaps she’ll inspire other rising stars to swap hoop dreams for hole-in-ones when the projectors are turned off at the end of the day.