Caitlin Clark’s worst fears almost realized as wild golf shot nearly takes out fan
WNBA star sent golf fans scurrying for cover after getting a tee shot all wrong as she played alongside world No.1 Nelly Korda at The Annika Pro-Am event in Florida
Caitlin Clark’s foray into golf almost had disastrous consequences – leaving Nelly Korda stunned.
Clark has swapped the court for the course following her WNBA Rookie of the Year season with the Indiana Fever. Having transcended basketball, the 22-year-old is in demand, accepting an invitation to play in The Annika Pro-Am event, named after legendary women’s golfer Annika Sorenstam.
Clark played with Sorenstam and LPGA Tour Player of the Year Korda as the tournament got underway at Pelican Golf Club, Florida. However, any thoughts of a career switch may be on hold after footage emerged of her horribly hooking a tee shot right into the crowd.
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At head height, the rapidly moving ball could have caused injury but thankfully the patrons nearby were paying attention, and quickly diving out of the way. On the other side of the tea box, Korda, who had presumably been expecting better, wore a look of shock.
Clark, meanwhile, took it all in her stride, smiling before casually pulling another ball and tee out of her pocket and having another go. It came after she said, pre-tournament, that she was hoping not to embarrass herself.
She said: “I’ve tried to practice as much as I can. I’m just the average golfer. I’m going to hit some good, I’m going to hit some bad. It is what it is.
