Caitlin Clark Responds to PGA Tour Commissioner’s Surprise Praise and Golf Invitation..
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has finally broken her silence on the glowing comments and open invitation from PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan following their pairing at the 2024 RSM Classic Pro-Am.
Clark, fresh off a historic Rookie of the Year season with the Indiana Fever, impressed Monahan with her powerful drives and competitive fire during the event in Sea Island, Georgia. The commissioner publicly praised her golf talent, noting she’s only been playing seriously for 18 months yet strikes the ball remarkably well, adding she’d be “playing this game for a long time.”
In a lighthearted response shared on social media, Clark smiled and admitted: “I definitely didn’t wake up expecting to see the PGA Tour Commissioner talking about me. But I appreciate the compliment. I’ve always loved sports, and golf is something I mess around with in the offseason—it’s a fun escape from basketball pressure.”
The 23-year-old Iowan, who also teed it up at LPGA’s The Annika event, expressed gratitude for the warm golf community welcome and hinted she might accept more pro-am invites. Clark’s crossover appeal continues to bridge basketball and golf worlds effortlessly
