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Does Caitlin Clark's adaptability in sports make her the most versatile athlete of her generation?

Given the lack of on-court content the 22-year-old Iowa native has produced this offseason, her fanbase has had to make do with her pursuits in the LPGA Pro-Am. Luckily for them, Clark has spent a lot of time at the links, practicing to participate in this golfing competition on November 13th. But do you know how she’s been able to prepare?

Well, that’s the major thrill. The Indiana Fever sensation, who’s going to be a celebrity standout for November’s golf event, has been taking private lessons with LPGA Tour player Martha Foyer-Faulconer. “It’s so rare that we see a female instructor helping a high-profile athlete,” expressed a host at Golf Today.

Can we agree that it’s not easy for a basketball great to learn the skills of golf, despite having a genuine interest? While there’s no question about Clark’s extraordinary talent on the court, her adaptability proves she’s not less on the field.  “I’m most impressed with Caitlin Clark’s ability to make adjustments so quickly.”

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No doubt her golf coach had something to say about this, especially after the PGA Tour’s series of Instagram photos featuring Clark. “Offseason is golf season for Caitlin Clark,” read the caption alongside graphics that showed Clark jokingly saying, “I’ll become a professional golfer” when asked about her postseason plans.

Within hours, Clark saw the post and added a bit more humor

The Indiana Fever star dove into the comment section and wrote, “Yeah, and then I triple-bogey three holes in a row and throw my club in the water…😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀.” While her playful antics might cost a few clubs now and then, they make the chance to catch a glimpse of her at next month’s Pro-Am even more exciting.

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Does Caitlin Clark's adaptability in sports make her the most versatile athlete of her generation?

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“We’ve seen some drastic changes during our time working together,” Foyer-Faulconer, Clark’s current golf coach, told ‘Golf Week’. According to her, “it’s also part of her DNA,” as the 22-year-old is determined to excel in everything she tries. Simply put, Clark is fully committed to improving her golf game this offseason.

What makes her a standout? It’s her “drive” and “passion.“It’s fun to work with her… some of this stuff you can’t teach people… either they have it, or they don’t,” added Faulconer. And Clark’s on the favorable side of that coin, making her November 13th performance even more anticipated. What do you think? Can Clark excel?

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