Caitlin Clark competed in Wednesday’s LPGA pro-am at The Annika. Here are some of the sights and sounds from Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida:
GolfChannel.com’s Brentley Romine recaps Clark’s performance and impact at The Annika.
Golf Channel’s Kira K. Dixon caught up with Clark to talk about the pro-am, playing with Nelly Korda and what motivates her.
One of the most packed pro-ams you’ll ever see at an LPGA event.
What a scene here at the end! Caitlin Clark madness. pic.twitter.com/D6d15BdQ9s
— Beth Ann Nichols (@GolfweekNichols) November 13, 2024
It’s a wrap for pro-am, with Clark and Co. finishing in 4 hours, 20 minutes. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:
Tournament host Annika Sorenstam is playing the back nine with Clark.
Chip-in by the GOAT! 🔥🫡 Annika Sorenstam drops it in and Caitlin Clark is loving it.
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) November 13, 2024
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Pro touch with this lag putt.
That touch. 💯
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) November 13, 2024
A picture-perfect lag putt by Caitlin Clark from off the green. pic.twitter.com/nRda7wv86v
Clark’s tidy par save at the fifth, from start to finish.
Fist-pump-worthy putt from Clark at the fifth.
Long putt and a fist pump! 💪
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) November 13, 2024
Caitlin Clark looking right at home on the course. pic.twitter.com/PKl0pH0hkG
A LOT of support for Clark.
Members of the LPGA girls junior program out watching Nelly and CC. There 15 of them from all over Florida, mostly from Miami. pic.twitter.com/qMHujVHDdr
— Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) November 13, 2024
Fans enjoying Nelly Korda back in action, too.
BELLEAIR, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 13: Nelly Korda of the United States plays her shot from the third tee as a gallery of fans look on during a Pro-Am prior to The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2024 at Pelican Golf Club on November 13, 2024 in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
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Clark said her primary goal to was to not hit any fans. The tight corridors don’t make it easy, and Clark narrowly avoided the crowd here.
Fore! pic.twitter.com/2CUt0ij9ZO
— Brentley Romine (@BrentleyGC) November 13, 2024
One hole, one par for Clark, who is playing the opening nine in a foursome with world No. 1 Nelly Korda.
Next on the Tee...@CaitlinClark22 and @NellyKorda ⛳️👏 pic.twitter.com/qtvlMqUGX1
— LPGA (@LPGA) November 13, 2024
Getting ready with a quick range warmup.
BELLEAIR, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark warms up on the driving range before her 7 A.M. tee time on November 13, 2024, during the LPGA The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge Pro Am at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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