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While some in the WNBA may not recognize it, LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam certainly does: Caitlin Clark is great for women’s sports.
In a recent interview with Pak Gazette Digital, Sorenstam talked about how Clark has helped bring a new demographic into golf.
“She’s obviously very popular. She brings a new demographic to the game, and when she’s there playing the pro-am, I mean, we have a lot of people who come and want her autograph. Following her every shot, and she’s just great for women’s sports. and we love that she’s a part of this,” Sorenstam told Pak Gazette Digital.
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Former professional golfer Annika Sorenstam and professional basketball player Caitlin Clark pose for a photo before the Annika hosted by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on November 12, 2025. (Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Sorenstam will play in the American Century Championship on Friday and is one of the contenders to win the tournament. Clark can’t play in the celebrity golf tournament because of the WNBA schedule, but he thinks Clark would do well.
Clark has played in the ANNIKA Pro-Am and Sorenstam has been impressed with her play.
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Annika Sorenstam watches 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 January 29, 2026. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
“I think she would do pretty well (at the American Century Championship). I mean, she’s quite an athlete, as you know. That’s stating the obvious. But she loves golf. She’s been playing golf for many years, and I know every time she gets the chance, she goes to the course,” Sorenstam told Pak Gazette Digital.
Sorenstam is one of the favorites to win the tournament. Sorenstam, who won 72 LPGA Tour tournaments, including 10 majors, during her illustrious career, will raise awareness for the Annika Foundation.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) greets Annika Sorenstam after The Annika pro-am golf tournament at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Nov. 13, 2024. (Images by Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn)
“We try to empower and advance young women through the game of golf, but also in life, with different life skills, and it’s been really rewarding and fulfilling to see how far women’s golf has come and how many of these young women are pursuing their dreams. It’s been a lot of fun and just watching the difference we’re making in these young women’s lives,” Sorenstam said.
With the Stableford scoring format, Sorenstam talked about the need to be more aggressive and chase more birdies and eagles. The tournament will air on NBC and Peacock.
