PGA Tour Boss Reveals What 'Struck' Him About Caitlin Clark
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Caitlin Clark surprised her fans on Wednesday by attending the RSM Classic pro-am at St. Simons Island, Georgia. While there was an immense buildup leading to the Indiana Fever star's pro-am debut at The ANNIKA on Nov. 13, Clark's participation in her second major golfing event went largely unnoticed.
After teaming up with world no. 1 Nelly Korda and golf legend Annika Sorenstam last week, Clark had a chance to play alongside male golfers this time around. The reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year teamed up with 2023 Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson, who is a fellow Iowa native.
Clark was also paired with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, who had a chance to speak to the press during the event. He took the opportunity to share his honest opinion about the 22-year-old basketball phenom, as well as one particular aspect that stood out to him the most.
"It is incredible," Monahan said, via Golf Week. "It was awesome to watch. What really struck me was her love of the game. Clearly, her competitive spirit and fire come through. And her ability comes through loud and clear on some of those tee shots."
Monahan went on to praise Clark's ability on the course. She's not exactly on par with the professionals she's played with, but the PGA boss is adamant that Clark has immense potential.
"You know, she's been playing seriously for a year and a half," he said. "I've never seen someone in a year and a half strike the ball like that. And she's gonna be playing this game for a long time.
"She's transcendent," Monahan continued. "And it's very clear. Her humility is her superpower and, yeah, it's pretty cool to see her interact with all these young boys and girls and she's done a lot for this game, in a short period of time."
Clark previously joked about becoming a professional golfer. It's not as if the Fever cornerstone star is going to be switching careers anytime soon, but it seems that all things considered, Clark might just have what it takes to do so.
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