Caitlin Clark enjoyed her time at The Annika so much last year that she’s running it back.
The WNBA star will return to the LPGA Tour event at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla., where she’s scheduled to participate in the pro-am on Nov. 12, tournament officials announced Thursday. The tournament runs from Nov. 12-16.
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“I had an amazing time at The Annika last November and participating in the Pro-Am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, two of the best in the game,” Clark said in a statement. “I’m honored to be an ambassador for a company in Gainbridge that is so committed to elevating women’s sports. I can’t wait to return to Tampa in November to play in the Pro-Am with the best women golfers in the world.”
Hosted by World Golf and LPGA Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, The Annika is the LPGA Tour’s final full-field regular-season event for the 2025 season and includes a $3.25 million purse.
“It was an honor to play in the pro-am with Caitlin last year. The crowds were amazing, and we are excited for her return to The Annika in November,” Sorenstam said in a statement. “She added such a great dynamic to our event, and her passion for golf and competitiveness were fun to witness firsthand. I look forward to having her back and continuing to introduce the great game of golf to the next generation.”
Clark, the Iowa star and leading scorer in college basketball history, has taken the WNBA world by storm since she was the No. 1 draft pick by the Indiana Fever in 2024. She was the WNBA Rookie of the Year, first-team All-WNBA and set a record for the most assists by a rookie. She was limited to 13 games in her second season due to injuries.
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Her presence at The Annika last year attracted big crowds that swelled into the thousands. Interest was so high that The Athletic even sent video of Clark’s swing to a golf coach for analysis. The breakdown? Clark doesn’t load her hands properly but has the athleticism to generate good club speed.
Fans will see if things have improved next month.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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