After a challenging sophomore WNBA season limited to just 13 games due to injuries, Caitlin Clark is back on the greens and ready for her second straight appearance at The Annika Pro-Am at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida.
Last week, the 23-year-old was spotted at Michael Jordan‘s exclusive Grove XXIII Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida, known as one of the most private courses in the country.
“This will be the second straight year that Caitlin Clark tees it up,” the LPGA announced earlier this week. The Fever star has long joked about her on-course priorities: “I just don’t want to hit anyone with a golf ball. That’s my number one priority.”
Of course, fans haven’t forgotten that exact scenario unfolded last year. On the 9th hole of her 2024 round, Clark hooked a drive that hit a spectator – Tracy Culbert – on the shoulder.
The clip quickly went viral, but the story ended on a high note. Clark met Culbert afterward, signed the golf ball that hit her, and turned the incident into one of the weekend’s most memorable moments.
“I didn’t expect to give Caitlin Clark an assist. Her goal was not to hit a fan – whoopsie!” Culbert later joked in a TikTok post that drew thousands of comments from amused fans.
A star-studded return to The Annika Pro-Am
Clark first played in The Annika Pro-Am in 2024, teaming up with World No. 1 Nelly Korda for the front nine and event host Annika Sörenstam for the back nine.
This year’s format will be slightly different, as she’ll again be paired with Korda for the opening holes but will switch partners midway to play alongside sponsor invite Lauryn Nguyen.
Adding to the excitement, Clark‘s Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham will serve as her celebrity caddies, bringing a touch of WNBA flair to the fairways. They’ll be joined by a diverse roster of personalities, including U.S. Soccer legend Briana Scurry, NASCAR driver Carson Hocevar, and even Kai Trump, the niece of former President Donald Trump.
The event kicks off on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, with tee times beginning at 08:30 ET. Gates open to the public at 06:45 local time, allowing fans to catch early warmups before the first swings of the day.
How to watch Caitlin Clark at The Annika
According to the LPGA, Golf Channel will broadcast coverage beginning at 10:00 ET, featuring live action, interviews, and highlights including segments with Clark and her WNBA teammates. Viewers can also stream the event live on Fubo, while fans hoping to attend in person can check for limited tickets through StubHub.
While television audiences may miss Clark‘s opening holes due to the later broadcast start, her presence alone has already boosted buzz around the event – just as it did last year, when her debut drove ticket sales to record highs.
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