In the glamorous world of women’s golf, where LPGA stars shine under Florida’s sun, a WNBA rivalry has unexpectedly crashed the party. Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s fierce forward, didn’t hold back her irritation during The Annika Sörenstam Invitational this week, lamenting how Indiana s Caitlin Clark dominated headlines.
Reese, attending as a special guest and supporter of women’s sports, posted a series of cryptic tweets from Pelican Golf Club. “Y’all hyping one girl like she’s the only one grinding out here. We all built this,” she wrote, tagging photos of herself mingling with pros like Nelly Korda. Fans quickly decoded the shade: Clark, fresh off her 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year buzz, was the event’s unofficial mascot, signing autographs and posing for endless selfies after a ceremonial appearance.
The tension isn’t new. Reese and Clark’s college battles at LSU vs. Iowa drew record viewership, but post-draft, Clark’s supernova rise—endorsements, magazine covers—has overshadowed Reese’s own trailblazing stats. “It’s exhausting seeing the narrative always tilt one way,” Reese told reporters on the sidelines, her signature braids swinging as she gripped a putter. “I’m here celebrating sisters in the game, but if we’re gonna talk icons, let’s talk all of us.”
Event organizers praised both athletes’ involvement, with Annika Sörenstam herself tweeting unity: “Attention lifts everyone—keep pushing.” Yet Reese’s raw honesty sparked debate online, with #ShareTheSpotlight trending. As the tournament wraps with Korda in contention, Reese’s moment reminds us: In sports, glory is sweet, but equity is sweeter.
