BELLEAIR, Fla. (AP) — Caitlin Clark is returning to action — on the golf course, not the basketball court.
Clark, whose second season in the WNBA ended early because of a series of injuries, will return to play in the pro-am next month at The Annika on the LPGA Tour.
“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.
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WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, shrugs off an errant drive on the third tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
LPGA pro golfer Nelly Korda, left, embraces WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, at the 10th tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
Fans of WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, congregate at the fourth tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
LPGA pro golfer Nelly Korda, left, chats with WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, at the 10th tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, shows her gold-soled Nike golf shoes to LPGA pro golfer Nelly Korda, left, at the ninth tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, plays an iron from the ninth teduring the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
LPGA pro golfer Nelly Korda, left, chats with WNBA basketball player Caitlin Clark, of the Indiana Fever, at the third tee during the pro-am at the LPGA Tour golf tournament, Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP) -
Caitlin Clark hits a golf ball during the John Deere Classic Pro-Am, July 5, 2023, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. (Elizabeth Pruitt/Quad City Times via AP) -
Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark signs an autograph during the John Deere Classic golf tournament Pro-Am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark hits off the tee on the 12th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament Pro-Am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) -
Zach Johnson talks with Iowa basketball player Caitlin Clark, right, on the 14th hole during the John Deere Classic golf tournament Pro-Am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
The pro-am is Nov. 12 at Pelican Golf Club and open to the public. Clark, who had just finished her first season in the WNBA and was rookie of the year, brought out big crowds and a big buzz last year.
The Annika is the penultimate tournament on the LPGA schedule. Clark has a corporate relationship with Gainbridge Insurance, the main sponsor.
Clark’s second WNBA season was slowed by injuries. She played only 13 games and was ruled out out for the rest of the season on Sept. 4 with a groin injury. The Indiana Fever reached the playoffs again but were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals.
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