Golf enthusiasts are buzzing about WNBA sensation Caitlin Clark’s latest venture onto the green. Fresh from her Rookie of the Year campaign, Clark is making the most of her offseason by pursuing her passion for golf. Last week, she impressed fans at the LPGA’s The Annika pro-am, playing alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam. This week, she’s set to make a surprise appearance at the PGA Tour’s 2024 RSM Classic Pro-Am, joining a group featuring two-time major winner Zach Johnson and PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan.

Golf fans are feeling sympathetic toward Clark because she’s been paired with the notoriously strict PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, for the pro-am as revealed in the latest X post by NUCLR Golf. Monahan is known for his no-nonsense approach to golf etiquette and rules, some might even call him the “golf police.”Clark, an accomplished golfer with a reported handicap, will likely face added scrutiny playing alongside the commissioner. Despite this, Clark has already shown her golf skills, having participated in the 2023 John Deere Classic Pro-Am alongside Zach Johnson.

But fans are still feeling sorry for the new guest in golf as some of them are taking some hilarious jabs at Monahan.

Netizens take jab at Jay Monahan

One thing you can rely on golf fans for is strong opinions, and the recent pairing of WNBA star Caitlin Clark with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan at the RSM Classic Pro-Am has sparked heated reactions. Fans took to social media to express their discontent, with one questioning, “What did she do to deserve this punishment???,” implying that playing alongside the notoriously strict commissioner was an unfair draw. Another fan chimed in, “They could find her a better grouping than that?” suggesting that Clark, an accomplished golfer, deserved a more favorable and relaxing pairing for her pro-am debut.

Other fans were referencing the rather dull year she has had in her own department of sport and were saying, “Can she catch a break?” Well, it’s safe to say that Caitlin Clark has been through enough in 2024. The WNBA sensation has found herself at the center of several controversies, putting her resilience and focus to the test. Firstly, Clark faced public criticism from a fellow player, Carrington, who mocked her on the court and later took to Twitter to accuse her of being used to justify racism, bigotry, and misogyny. Clark chose to rise above the incident, focusing on her game instead of engaging in a war of words.

Additionally, Clark was embroiled in the debate surrounding the USA women’s basketball Olympic team selection, with some commentators questioning why she wasn’t included. This fan went all on board with throwing some pretty hurtful darts at Monahan as they said, “If Monahan is not the most worthless human I don’t know who is. Destroyed the tour. I hope the sponsors start dropping left and right”. Well, the PGA Tour has experienced a shake-up in its sponsorship landscape in 2024, with several high-profile partners either exiting or reevaluating their involvement. Notably, Shriners Children’s Hospital ended its 18-year title sponsorship of the Shriners Children’s Open, prompting a search for a new title sponsor for 2025. Meanwhile, Fortinet has relinquished its title sponsorship of the Fall Series event at Silverado, which has been swiftly taken over by Procore Technologies.

This fan ended the debate by saying, “Could they pick a more boring set of partners?”, well, no comments there. What do you think about the pairing? Let us know in the comment section below!