Caitlin Clark is a Big Win for Women’s Sports, Says Golf Star Annika Sorenstam

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What’s This All About?

Imagine you have a friend who is really good at basketball. Now imagine that friend is so popular that she gets people excited about a totally different game—like golf! That’s what’s happening with Caitlin Clark (a basketball star) and Annika Sorenstam (a golf legend).

While some folks in the basketball world (the WNBA) might not notice it, Annika—who played golf professionally—definitely sees it: Caitlin Clark is great for women’s sports.

Who Are the Key People?

Let’s meet them in kid-friendly terms:

• Caitlin Clark: A super talented basketball player in the WNBA (that’s a league where women play basketball for a job). She also really enjoys playing golf.
• Annika Sorenstam: A retired golf superstar. She won 72 big golf tournaments on the LPGA Tour (the women’s pro golf league), including 10 "majors" (the most important contests). Now she plays in fun golf events and helps young women.
• WNBA: Women’s National Basketball Association—think of it as the top group for women’s basketball.
• LPGA: Ladies Professional Golf Association—the top group for women’s golf.

How Caitlin Helps Bring New Fans to Golf

In a chat with Fox News Digital, Annika talked about how Caitlin is helping golf get a new demographic (that’s just a fancy word for a new group of people). Here’s what Annika said in simple bullet points:

• Caitlin is obviously very popular.
• She brings a fresh group of fans to the golf course.
• When Caitlin plays in a "pro-am" (a fun event where pro golfers like Annika play alongside amateurs or famous folks), tons of people show up.
• Fans want her autograph (signature) and follow her every single shot.
• Annika says, "She’s just great for women’s sports, and we love to have her a part of it."

Important Point: Annika believes Caitlin’s fame is opening golf doors to people who might never have watched before!

The Upcoming Golf Tournament

Annika is playing in a special celebrity golf tournament called the American Century Championship on Friday. She is one of the favorites to win.

• Caitlin Clark can’t play in this celebrity tournament because her basketball schedule (WNBA games) keeps her busy.
• But Annika thinks Caitlin would do quite well if she could! Why? Because Caitlin is a great athlete and loves golf—she’s played for years and hits the course whenever she can.
• Caitlin has already played in the ANNIKA Pro-Am (an event hosted by Annika), and Annika was impressed by her skills.

Annika’s Good Deeds and the Game Format

While playing, Annika will also shine a light on her Annika Foundation. This is a charity that tries to help young women through golf and life lessons like confidence and skills.

She shared: "We try to empower and advance young women through the game of golf, but also in life, different life skills… it’s been a lot of fun, and just watching the difference we’re making in these young women’s life."

The tournament uses a scoring style called Stableford. In normal golf you count every swing; in Stableford you earn points based on how good you do on each hole. Annika says she needs to be more aggressive (brave and go for it) to chase:

• Birdies: Finishing a hole one shot better than the expected number (par).
• Eagles: Finishing two shots better than par.

How to Watch (Easy Steps)

1. Wait until Friday (the day of the tournament).
2. Turn on your TV to NBC or open the Peacock streaming app (that’s like a service where you watch NBC shows online).
3. Sit back and cheer for Annika and other celebrities swinging clubs!

Picture Descriptions from the Original Article

Figure 1: Annika Sorenstam and Caitlin Clark pose for a photo prior to The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Nov. 12, 2025. (Credit: Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Figure 2: Annika Sorenstam looks on from the seventh green during the first round of the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, on Jan. 29, 2026. (Credit: Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Figure 3: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) greets Annika Sorenstam after The Annika golf tournament pro-am at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Nov. 13, 2024. (Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

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Small note: This article was written by Ryan Canfield, a digital production assistant for Fox News Digital.

Summary

To wrap it up like a tidy package:

• Golf legend Annika Sorenstam says basketball star Caitlin Clark is amazing for women’s sports.
• Caitlin brings new fans to golf when she plays in exhibition events.
• Annika is competing in the American Century Championship (aired on NBC/Peacock) and thinks Caitlin would be good at it too.
• Annika uses her fame to support young women via her Foundation.
• The tournament uses a fun point system where birdies and eagles earn big points.

FAQ

Q1: Who is Caitlin Clark in simple terms?
A: She’s a famous basketball player in the WNBA who is also a big fan of golf and helps bring new people to watch the sport.

Q2: What is a "pro-am" golf event?
A: It’s a friendly golf game where professional players (like Annika) team up or play alongside amateur or celebrity players (like Caitlin). It’s meant for fun and fan meet-ups.

Q3: Why isn’t Caitlin Clark playing in the American Century Championship?
A: Because she has to play basketball games for the WNBA, so her schedule doesn’t allow it. But Annika believes she’d do great if she could.

Q4: What does the Annika Foundation do?
A: It helps young women grow through golf and life skills, like building confidence and chasing dreams.

Q5: How can I watch the American Century Championship?
A: You can watch it on Friday on NBC television or on the Peacock streaming service.