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Caitlin Clark once shared that the WNBA’s season keeps her away from golf during its best weather, summer. Hence, it looks like she’s making the most of her offseason, diving headfirst into golf tours. From the LPGA to the PGA Tour, the WNBA star has been hitting the greens and making headlines along the way. And now, it’s not just her game; her gear has become a talking point, too. 

Clark has gone all-in on Callaway, ditching Titleist, whose parent company boasts a whopping $4.2 billion market cap, per MarketWatch. According to a Callaway spokesperson, her bag includes a Paradym X driver, fairway wood, hybrids, irons, and Jaws Raw wedges. Interestingly, she’s even made some tweaks, swapping out her 5-iron and 58-degree wedge for black Callaway wedges with 50- and 60-degree lofts. 

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However, for her golf ball, she has opted for a Titleist with her jersey number “22” stamped on it. After her buzzworthy appearance at last week’s LPGA pro-am alongside Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, she’s now hitting the PGA stage. 

For the second consecutive week, the Indiana Fever 2024 draftee suited up for a pro-am, this time at the RSM Classic in Sea Island, Georgia. Unlike her star-studded LPGA outing, this one was kept hush-hush. Nobody even knew she’d be there until Tuesday. However, her energy was the same as when she hit the greens on the first day of LPGA.

She teed it up with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and Ryder Cup Captain Zach Johnson. The event featured legends like Tom Brady, Matt Ryan, and Darius Rucker; everyone praised her. Seems like even on a golf course, she’s still the main event. But unlike LPGA, thai time, she was totally in form. 

Caitlin Clark finds her groove on the PGA course

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The Fever guard was on her game at the RSM Classic. Sure, she had a shaky start, pulling her first drive into the water, but she recovered like a pro. Within seconds, she re-teed and got back on track, hitting multiple drives straight down the fairway. 

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Zach Johnson, who has played with Clark before, noticed how much her game has improved since their last round at the John Deere Classic in 2023. “She’s a competitor before anything else,” he said, adding that while golf isn’t her main priority, it’s clear she’s been working on her skills.

On one stretch of three holes, the 23-year-old’s drives from her forward tees were so long they put her ahead of most of her group. Johnson and Monahan couldn’t help but marvel at her power and precision. Johnson praised her swing and character, calling her a role model and an icon. 

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“She’s raised the bar in sports, especially women’s basketball. And we’re just starting to see what she’s capable of,” he said. Her golf mate appreciated her skills and how she carried herself. She takes time to engage with fans at every stop, signing autographs and snapping pictures. 

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Johnson’s daughter, Abby Jane, was among those who got a moment with the WNBA star. Her kindness and down-to-earth attitude are as much a part of her appeal as her athletic abilities. As CC continues to make the most of her offseason, regardless of the sport, it’s clear that she is building her public image. 

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