As one of the fastest-rising stars in WNBA, Caitlin Clark is used to balancing intense competition and heavy off-court commitments. But recently, she quietly decided to put her passion for golf on hold in favour of backing her partner, Connor McCaffery—an assistant coach at Butler Bulldogs men’s basketball—during a pivotal chapter in his own career.
While Clark had expressed interest in teeing it up next to professionals (notably at a Pro-Am event with Annika Sörenstam), she chose instead to shift her focus to McCaffery’s coaching journey and provide support during his season.
Caitlin Clark’s Golf Plans and the Shift in Priorities
Clark has long been an avid golfer—she made headlines when she participated in a Pro-Am at the ANNIKA by Gainbridge event in 2024. However, reports in early 2

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