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Caitlin Clark to Return to The ANNIKA Pro-Am as Northwestern’s Lauryn Nguyen Earns Sponsor Invite

Annika Sorenstam says Clark’s crossover appeal offers lessons for golf.

Overview

  • Event organizers confirm Clark will play the Nov. 12 pro-am at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, ahead of The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge tournament running Nov. 13–16.
  • Northwestern standout Lauryn Nguyen received a sponsor exemption to make her LPGA debut at The ANNIKA and was informed via a surprise video that she will be paired with Clark in the pro-am.
  • Sorenstam recounted that during their 2024 round Clark said she was “so tired,” highlighting golf’s distinct four-day endurance challenge.
  • Clark’s 2024 appearance drew unusually large crowds and led Golf Channel to televise the pro-am, marking a notable surge in attention for the event.
  • Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White says Clark is progressing in rehab, moving through 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 work with a goal of returning to full 5-on-5 by the end of October.