While some in the WNBA may not recognize it, LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam certainly does: Caitlin Clark is great for women’s sports.In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Sorenstam talked about how Clark has helped bring a new demographic into golf."She's obviously very popular.She brings a new demographic to the game, and when she's there playing the pro-am, I mean we have a lot of people attending and wanting her autograph.
Following her and every shot, and she's just great for women's sports and we love to have her a part of it," Sorenstam told Fox News Digital.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFormer professional golfer Annika Sorenstam and professional basketball player Caitlin Clark pose for a photo prior to The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican 2025 at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, on Nov.12, 2025.
(Douglas P.DeFelice/Getty Images)Sorenstam is playing in the American Century Championship on Friday and is one of the contenders to win the tournament.
Clark cannot play in the celebrity golf tournament because of the WNBA schedule, but believes Clark would do well.Clark has played in the ANNIKA Pro-Am, and Sorenstam has been impressed with her game.LPGA LEGEND ANNIKA SORENSTAM SAYS LIV GOLF INTERRUPTED THE GAME OF GOLF, FORCED PGA TOUR TO MAKE CHANGESAnnika Sorenstam looks on from the seventh green during the first round of the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, on Jan.29, 2026.
(Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)"I think she would do quite well (at the American Century Championship.) I mean, she's quite an athlete, as you know.That's kind of stating the obvious.
But she loves golf.She's played golf for many years, and I know every time she gets a chance, she goes to the course," Sorenstam told Fox News Digital.Sorenstam is one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Sorenstam, who won 72 LPGA Tour tournaments, including 10 majors, during her illustrio...