On Wednesday, Caitlin Clark wrapped up one of the greatest rookie seasons in WNBA history. It wasn’t without controversy—with some of league’s veterans jealous of the media circus surrounding the former Iowa phenom—and it didn’t end the way she would have wanted, as the Indiana Fever bowed out in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series versus the Connecticut Sun. But still, Clark started all 40 games for the Fever, averaging over 19 points, five rebounds and eight assists a game. She finished fourth in the WNBA’s MVP voting and is a virtual lock to win Rookie of the Year honors.
Clark has high standards though. She graded her rookie season merely as “solid” and has set even loftier goals for her offseason. Here’s what she had to say about her fall plans after the Fever’s season-ending loss on Wednesday.
Count us in, @CaitlinClark22. 👊 https://t.co/Pf6kQqUcj7
— LPGA (@LPGA) September 26, 2024
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We know Clark wasn’t being entirely serious, but she’s not the first pro athlete to float the idea of becoming a professional golfer. Tony Romo, Michael Phelps, Steph Curry and John Smoltz have all made similar claims, only to realize that there’s a vast ocean of difference between being a plus handicap and a tour pro. Factor in the level of competition on the LPGA Tour these days, and the possibility of Clark making good on her pledge becomes even more remote.
Still though, we applaud her ambition and hope she gets to tee it up a few times before the winter sets in. This time of year, that’s all any of us can ask for.
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This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
