After nearly a full year of non-stop basketball, Caitlin Clark is taking a well-earned break from the court. With the overlap between the women’s college basketball season and the WNBA, players like Clark rarely have time to rest. This offseason, however, the Iowa superstar has chosen to prioritize her health, strength, and mental recovery.
What the offseason looks like for Caitlin Clark
Unlike many of her peers who opt to play overseas or in various offseason leagues, Caitlin Clark has not committed to any competitive basketball during this time. I don’t see her participating in any 3-on-3 events or heading overseas unless the perfect opportunity arises. Instead, Clark plans to stay home, focusing on strength training and preparing her body for the 2025 WNBA season. Her decision highlights the physical and mental demands placed on top players in women’s basketball, who often face grueling schedules with limited recovery time.
Clark’s love for golf and joining The Annika
Despite her commitment to rest, Clark isn’t leaving competition behind completely. One of her favorite offseason activities is golf, and she plans to spend time on the course in Indiana until the cold weather arrives. In fact, her love for golf is taking her to a bigger stage this Fall. Caitlin Clark will be participating in The Annika, a high-profile LPGA pro-am event scheduled to take place at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, from November 11th to the 17th.
This event, which has already garnered significant attention, will give Clark the chance to showcase her golfing skills alongside professional golfers. However, despite the buzz, it has been announced that the event will not be streamed, a surprising decision in 2024 given the popularity of Caitlin Clark and how she was able to obliterate WNBA viewership records.
With just over a month before The Annika, there’s hope that the organizers will reconsider and find a way to broadcast the event. Many feel that not streaming such a highly anticipated event is a missed opportunity, especially in an era where sports fans expect easy digital access.
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