A bizarre scene unfolded during Caitlin Clark’s LPGA Pro-Am appearance on Wednesday when an elderly fan disrupted the celebrity golf event, claiming to be WNBA star Sophie Cunningham’s boyfriend. Witnesses say the man appeared increasingly agitated as Cunningham made her way around the course, prompting security officials to intervene before local police escorted him away from the event grounds.
The incident occurred midway through Clark’s much-anticipated return to the green, where she was joined by her Indiana Fever teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull as celebrity participants. What was meant to be a lighthearted showcase quickly turned tense when the man allegedly approached the group, insisting he was romantically involved with Cunningham. Onlookers reported that he repeatedly called out her name and tried to get close before officers intervened.
Cunningham, known for her fiery personality and sense of humor, was said to remain calm throughout the ordeal. Sources close to the event shared that she did her best to keep her composure as security handled the situation swiftly. While no one was injured, the interruption temporarily halted play and drew widespread attention from both fans and the media present at the course.
After the man was escorted off the premises, the LPGA staff ensured the tournament continued without further disruption. The incident, though unsettling, did not dampen the spirits of the athletes or the spectators who had gathered to watch Clark’s crossover appearance in golf. Cunningham, who recently joked about “carrying beers instead of bags” for her teammate during the event, was reportedly able to laugh off the awkward episode once the situation de-escalated.
As the clip of the incident circulates online, reactions have been mixed — some fans expressed concern for the players’ safety, while others viewed it as another wild moment in the growing crossover world of women’s sports and celebrity culture. For Cunningham and Clark, however, the focus remains on keeping the energy positive as they enjoy the offseason and look ahead to what promises to be a highly anticipated WNBA campaign next year.
