Okay, let’s face it, embarrassing moments are something, we all wish had never happened. But alas, the world isn’t that lenient. And this time, facing one of those cringe-worthy situations is none other than WNBA star Caitlin Clark, who recently took up golf as an off-season hobby. How’s it going? Well, let’s just say the start has been a little bumpy.

The 22-year-old participated in the Annika Pro-Am, where amateurs like herself compete alongside professionals. She was joined by fellow amateurs Dan Towriss and Jason Rickard for her 7 a.m. tee time. against two of golf’s most accomplished players, Nelly Korda and Annika Sörenstam. Understandably, Clark was a bit nervous, going up against such legends in a sport that was still new to her. And the outcome? Let’s just call it a memorable mishap.

During one of her shots, things went sideways—literally. Instead of flying down the fairway, her shot flew off to the left and over the heads of some spectators standing to the side. “More!” someone called from the crowd, and fans chuckled in relief. Despite the embarrassment, Clark kept her cool, and it didn’t go unnoticed. “It was great to see how relaxed she was,” Korda shared with Sports Illustrated. “Obviously with the media attention she has gotten probably in the past year and a half, two years, you can see how she’s comfortable playing in front of a larger crowd. And she was just really enjoying it. You can tell.”

Korda wasn’t alone in Clark’s support circle either, as golf influencer Paige Spiranac, no stranger to these moments, also had her back. She even shared a clip of Clark’s mishap on X, captioning it, “The immediate reload is so relatable.” For Spiranac, it was a moment she knew all too well, having had her share of awkward experiences on the course.

Previously, during a Q&A round, the golf diva shared an embarrassing memory when she was playing in a Pro-Am. It’s fair to say, that she was exactly in Clark’s shoes. Spiranac recounted that after one golfer made a birdie, the group celebrated, and Paige tried to anticipate the player’s gesture—a high-five or a fist bump. Confused by his mixed signals, she expected a high-five but was met with a fist. Surprised, she ended up grabbing his fist and shaking it, later laughing about how “incredibly uncomfortable” it was. Though this was a hilariously awkward situation, Spiranac has faced even more embarrassing moments.

Paige Spiranac had the most embarrassing moment of her career

At the Chicago Golf Show earlier this year, Paige Spiranac had a moment she’ll never forget. Held from February 24 to 26, the event included a clinic with XGolf, where Paige showcased her golfing skills and shared her pre-shot routine with the audience. The first day went smoothly, but her next appearance brought an unexpected twist.

Standing at the simulator, which clearly displays the ball’s path, Paige lined up her first shot. But instead of a clean hit, she ended up with a cold shank—a shot that went way off course. While she couldn’t help laughing at the blunder, she still felt the sting of embarrassment, calling it “the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me.” Looking back, she describes the incident as “brutal” yet memorable, showing that even the best golfers have their off days.

Whether it’s a new player like Caitlin Clark or a former pro like Paige Spiranac, embarrassing moments spare no one. So, what’s your most cringe-worthy moment? Let us know in the comments!