Overview
- Caitlin Clark will play the pro-am at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican Golf Club, with tournament week set for Nov. 13–16 and the pro-am on Nov. 12.
- Northwestern standout Lauryn Nguyen received a sponsor exemption for her LPGA debut and will join the pro-am after being surprised with the invite by Clark in a video message.
- Annika Sorenstam said she used last year’s pairing to learn from Clark’s training habits and views on women’s sports, underscoring a two-way exchange between elite athletes.
- Sorenstam recalled Clark admitting fatigue late in the round, highlighting the distinct endurance demands of tournament golf despite Clark’s elite basketball conditioning.
- Clark’s basketball recovery is progressing, with Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White saying she aims to resume full 5-on-5 by the end of October after ramping through 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 work.