"Female version of Steph";"I'm a fan of golf now"- Fans react to Caitlin Clark making an LPGA Tour appearance

Caitlin Clark's season in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) ended on September 22, when her Indiana Fever team lost to the Connecticut Sun in the playoffs. At the time, Clark said her off-season plans included "playing some golf."

Two weeks later, it was announced that Clark would not only be focusing on improving her game, but would also be participating in various activities on the LPGA Tour's Annika Driven. It was also reported that Clark would be playing in the tournament's Pro-Am event.

Fans have responded to the news in a big way, with most encouraging Clark to continue playing golf. Others have called for the pro-am event to be televised so they can see Clark in action.

One fan posted the following on X:

"She is literally the female version of Steph."

Another fan had the following to say:

"I guess I’m a fan of golf now."

Let's take a look at some other reactions on X:

"I’m half joking when I ask, are they selling TV rights to the tournament?," one fan posted.

"I will start learning about golf," another fan said.

"Someone should pick up the TV rights for this. A lot of people would tune in just to see her, and it would be a ton of exposure for all the other ladies involved," one user wrote.

"I may have to start watching golf, now..." another user posted.

Caitlin Clark had a historic season in the WNBA, breaking several league records, including attendance and television ratings. With Clark on the court, Indiana Fever drew a record 2.3 million viewers on ESPN when they faced the Chicago Sky in August.

Clark set new league records for assists in a season (339) and in a game (19). She became the first rookie in history to record a triple-double. She also became the first player in WNBA and NBA history to register 25 points, 10 assists, five rebounds, five steals and five blocks in a game.

These results allowed her to lead the Indiana Fever to their first postseason since 2016. They also earned her the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, where she received 66 of 67 votes.

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Caitlin Clark and Golf

Caitlin Clark is a well-known golf enthusiast and has made numerous statements on the subject. There are also a number of videos circulating on social media showing her golf swing.

In an interview given to Golf Digest in September 2023, Clark said that she does not keep records of her golf handicap, but claimed that she is able to post scores in the "low 80s". She also said that wedge work is the strongest of her golf skills.

Clark is no stranger to playing in pro-am events at high-level tournaments. In 2023, she participated in the pro-am of the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic, where she played nine holes with then-rookie sensation Ludvig Aberg and two-time Major champion Zach Johnson.