"I set myself up for failure!" - Caitlin Clark shuts down rumors about exiting WNBA for golf career

Following her historic rookie season in the WNBA, Caitlin Clark said that golf would be a focal point of her offseason. As she prepares to participate in a pro-am later this week, the Indiana Fever guard shut down any idea of being a dual-sport athlete.

When discussing playing golf in her downtime, Clark jokingly said she would go pro in the sport. Months later, she's begun walking back that remark. Leading up to her LPGA debut, she clarified that the hardwood is where she truly belongs.

"That was a joke," Clark said in reference to the pro golfer remark. "I set myself up for failure!”

"The Annika" will take place at The Pelican Club in Florida from Nov. 14-17. Caitlin Clark will tee off alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam.

Clark is an avid golfer, following suit with another sharpshooting guard in basketball. When he's not leading the charge for the Golden State Warriors, Steph Curry also enjoys playing a round of 18 holes in his spare time.

Heading into this pro-am, Clark has made a goal to finish the course in under 100 strokes.

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Caitlin Clark gives blunt take on her golf game

In an attempt to further dispute her joking comments about going pro, Caitlin Clark did not hold back her thoughts on her golf game. The All-Star guard gave herself some credit for her swing but struggled with accuracy.

“I can hit it," Clark said. "It just doesn’t usually go straight.”

Clark might not be giving herself enough credit. A few weeks ago, she nearly pulled off an impressive feat while hitting the course with one of her Indiana Fever teammates.

In October, Clark posted a TikTok of her and Lexie Hull playing three holes together. With her first swing, the former No. 1 pick nearly drained a hole-in-one.

Clark has the skill to hold her own on the golf course. She has a tough challenge this week as she will be playing with a pair of pros.

Outside of her endeavors in the golf world, basketball is still Clark's No. 1 priority. She is working tirelessly behind the scenes to improve her game and continue toward WNBA superstardom.

Coming off her dominant rookie season, Clark will have some adjusting in Year 2. Despite making the postseason last year, the Fever decided to bring in a new head coach, Stephanie White.