Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull Join as Celebrity Caddies at the Annika LPGA Pro-Am, Reuniting with Caitlin Clark
Although it’s not common for a basketball player to switch from sneakers to golf spikes, Caitlin Clark is beginning to make it a habit. Some well-known WNBA players will be joining the Indiana Fever phenom and one of the biggest names in women’s sports as caddies when she returns to the Annika LPGA Pro-Am for the second consecutive year.
One of the most anticipated pro-ams on the LPGA calendar will have an additional element of fun and star power thanks to the announcement made by the LPGA that Sophie Cunningham of the Phoenix Mercury and Lexie Hull of the Indiana Fever will act as celebrity caddies. Before the tournament officially begins, professional golfers are paired with athletes, celebrities, and prominent public figures for a fun yet competitive day at the event, which is named after golf legend Annika Sörenstam.
This will be Clark’s second time taking part, and her comeback feels significant. Shortly after completing one of the most illustrious collegiate basketball careers in NCAA history at Iowa, she made her pro-am debut last year. As she moved through fairways with the same grace she displays on the court, cameras followed her every step. The outcome? A moment that went viral and made basketball and golf fans talk.
The spotlight is undoubtedly higher this year, even though the stakes aren’t. After her historic first season in the WNBA, where she broke attendance records, sold out arenas, and established herself as the face of a new generation of women’s basketball, Clark’s star has only gotten brighter. She is now returning to the green with the same charm and spirit of competition.
Fans find the event even more alluring when Cunningham and Hull are included. Cunningham, who is renowned for her intense rivalry and unreserved vigor, has gained popularity among Phoenix fans due to her passion and intensity. Clark’s game-day attitude is perfectly complemented by Hull’s quieter confidence and sharpshooter’s focus. Throughout the round, the trio will surely attract attention and a few giggles.
The LPGA’s decision to include well-known players like Clark, Cunningham, and Hull is indicative of the increasing interplay among women’s sports leagues. Such gatherings honor community, friendship, and the growing impact of female athletes in all sports in addition to showcasing talent. Seeing some of the WNBA’s biggest names on the golf course highlights a straightforward but impactful reality: women’s sports are flourishing, and their players are multifaceted, marketable, and captivating.
In women’s sports, Annika Sörenstam has long advocated for visibility and teamwork. Her tournament, which combines connection and competition, has developed into a center for that spirit. “It’s not just about golf—it’s about bringing people together through sport,” as Sörenstam famously stated.
That goal is aptly embodied by Clark returning for a second season and being joined by two WNBA stars. There will likely be a lot of smiles, friendly banter, and perhaps even some putts that stand out. It’s safe to say that Clark’s signature focus will be on full display, even though no one will mistake her swing for her step-back three.
The Annika LPGA Pro-Am is still a celebration of friendship, athletic prowess, and a mutual love of competition rather than merely a pre-tournament exhibition. With Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull on the bags and Caitlin Clark teeing it up once more, this year’s event is sure to be both inspiring and entertaining.
