Caitlin Clark will play in the Pro-Am tourment alongside Annika Sorenstam
Caitlin Clark, this season’s WNBA Rookie of the Year, announced last week her participation in “The ANNIKA” driven by Gainbridge tournament hosted by one of the greatest female golfers in history, Annika Sörenstam. The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican is an annual LPGA Tour tournament held in the Tampa Bay area that features top female golfers competing over four rounds for a share of the $3.25 million purse – one of the largest on the LPGA Tour. According to the tournament’s official website, Clark will be a panelist at the Women’s Leadership Summit on Tuesday, November 12, and will play in the Pro-Am on Wednesday, November 13, both at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. The tournament is called the Pro-Am because it requires a professional golfer and an amateur to tee off and play together – like Sörenstam and Clark.
Will Clark be able to claim the $3.25 million award
“I love golf, so the opportunity to play in a pro-am tournament with a legend like Annika Sörenstam is incredibly exciting,” said Clark. While the 22-year-old could not have been paired with a more iconic golfer to begin her golf journey, she will not be eligible for any prize money due to tournament rules. According to Annika’s tournament website, there is a total of $3.25 million up for grabs, but celebrities are not allowed to claim any of it at events like this. The pro-am event will begin after Clark’s participation, with the first round for both amateurs and professionals starting on Thursday. However, the fans will not be eligible for any prizes, including Clark, whose contract with the Indiana Fever is for 4 years and $338,056, very little in comparison to other sports, so it must have caused him at least some discomfort.
According to the USGA rulebook, section three, “An amateur competing in a scratch competition can accept prizes, including prize money, up to a limit of £700 or $1000 per event, unless a national governing body has set a lower cap.” This rule recently gained attention when it prevented 20-year-old Nick Dunlap from collecting the $1.5 million prize for winning a PGA Tour event in the first month of this year. While her contract with the Fever may not be the biggest or the tournament prize, Clark signed a $28 million endorsement deal with Nike over the next eight years. As part of the deal, Nike has committed to creating an exclusive shoe for the Indiana Fever point guard, so she won’t be burdened by the winnings along with other sponsorships and the skyrocketing fame she’s earned.
Who is Clark’s partner Annika Sörenstam
Annika Sörenstam is widely regarded as one of the greatest female golfers in history. During her career, she won 10 major championships and 72 LPGA Tour events, making her the third all-time leader in LPGA wins. Sörenstam also holds the record for the lowest scoring average in a single season, with an incredible 68.696 in 2004. She was the first woman to play in a PGA Tour event in 58 years when she competed in the 2003 Bank of America Colonial. Sörenstam retired from professional golf in 2008 but remains a significant figure in the sport through her work as a course designer and philanthropist.
News
Jason Kelce Clowning around and Harmed a cameraman crew, ‘I Might Be Pounding Morning Brews On Top of RV,… But, My Cameraman’s The One Falling Down!!!’
Jason Kelce‘s no longer on the field, but one of his pregame teammates had a major fumble today … with his cameraman crashing through an RV’s roof…
Diddy Vs FEDS! Who LEAKED Cassie Tape!? Racist Cops?! 9 DEVICES Confiscated at Airport!?
In an explosive development surrounding the legal case involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, new allegations claim that one of Diddy’s accusers attempted to bribe her boyfriend with $3…
VIDEO: Nicki Minaj Released Shocking Video at Diddy’s Party, Fans Can’t Help But Frown at the Filth
Nicki Miпaj Allegedly Behiпd Leaked Video Iпvolviпg Meek Mill aпd Diddy: Dramatic Revelatioпs Uпfold Receпt developmeпts iп the oпgoiпg saga iпvolviпg Nicki Miпaj, Meek Mill, aпd Diddy…
Mario Winans REVEALS How Diddy’s Dark Side BROKE Him Mentally: Freak-Offs, Witchcraft, and Mental Breakdown
In a shocking and emotional revelation, music producer and singer Mario Winans, known for hits like “I Don’t Wanna Know” and “I Need a Girl (Part Two),”…
Tupac’s Brother Says He Doesn’t Totally Believe Diddy Played No Part in 2Pac’s case -‘Not Sure That’s ‘100% Honest Statement’
Tupac Shakur‘s brother is still side-eyeing Diddy over Pac’s murder … recently saying Diddy’s claim that he had no involvement in the rap legend’s death might not be 100%…
FBI Confirms Jennifer Lopez FLED THE COUNTRY After Diddy’s List Was Leaked – Revealing a Horrible Hidden Agenda Between Diddy, Ellen DeGeneres, J.Lo and many more!
The internet is buzzing with renewed speculation regarding Sean “Diddy” Combs, particularly in light of recent serious allegations against him. Diddy stands accused of misconduct that has…
End of content
No more pages to load