Key Highlights
- Golf Channel will provide live coverage of Caitlin Clark’s pro-am round at The Annika on Wednesday.
- Clark will be paired with World No. 2 and defending champion Nelly Korda.
- The event is the LPGA Tour’s final full-field regular-season event for the 2025 season.
- Golf Channel will offer live interviews during Clark’s round, including with Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, who serves as Clark’s caddie at The Annika.
Clark’s Golf Debut on the LPGA Tour
Caitlin Clark, a star from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), is set to make her professional golf debut in the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) tour. The Athletic announced that Golf Channel will broadcast live coverage of Clark’s pro-am round at The Annika on Wednesday.
Live Coverage and Pairings
Golf Channel’s live, on-site coverage from Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Clark will be playing alongside Nelly Korda, who is currently ranked World No. 2 and defending champion of the The Annika tournament.
Background on The Annika Pro-Am
The Annika Pro-Am, hosted by World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, marks a significant event in the LPGA Tour’s calendar for the 2025 season. It serves as the final full-field regular-season tournament before the conclusion of the year.
Cross-Promotion and Additional Coverage
Beyond Clark’s round, Golf Channel will present live coverage from The Annika on Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET, Saturday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET, and Sunday from 2-4 p.m.
ET. The network plans to have live interviews throughout Clark’s round, including with Indiana Fever teammates Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham, who will be serving as her caddie.
The coverage will also feature interviews with former U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team goalkeeper Briana Scurry, World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam, and defending champion Nelly Korda during the round.
Expanding Coverage and Cross-Promotion
In a bid to expand its coverage, Golf Channel will have Kate Scott, USA Network’s lead WNBA play-by-play announcer, join its studio broadcast live on Wednesday. This move is part of the ongoing cross-promotion between the networks, as The Athletic previously reported.
Clark’s Previous Experience and Ambition
In a statement, Clark reflected on her previous experience at The Annika in November 2024, stating: “I had an amazing time at The Annika last November and participating in the Pro-Am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, two of the best in the game. I’m honored to be an ambassador for a company in Gainbridge that is so committed to elevating women’s sports.”
Clark expressed her excitement about returning to Tampa in November 2025 to play in the Pro-Am with some of the world’s top female golfers.
Conclusion
A Sign of the Times
The coverage of Caitlin Clark at The Annika is indicative of a broader trend where professional athletes from other sports are making their mark on golf. It highlights the growing interest and support for women in both basketball and golf, as well as the expanding reach of Golf Channel through cross-promotion with USA Network.
