Top LPGA golfer Nelly Korda gave a personal account of Caitlin Clark’s influence

On Wednesday, Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark played 18 holes at the LPGA Golf Pro-Am Competition called the “Annika”, which was organized by Annika Sorenstam.

Clark had mixed results on the course while playing for countless fans (a bit early funny reactions from her Fever teammates), and it was interesting for her huge fan base to see that she is just a mortal in a sport – which doesn’t always seem to be the case in basketball.

But then again, it would be unfair to compare her to Nelly Korda, who is the Number 1 female golfer in the world at this time and with whom Clark played the first nine holes of the pro-am.

There was a ton of it mutual respect between Clark and Korda. And after their time playing together was over, Korda expressed extreme praise for the 22-year-old.

“It probably needs work. It’s probably not that good,” Korda said of her jump shot when speaking to the media: according to Golf.com. “Maybe I’ll ask Caitlin for some advice, some tips. Maybe the next time we get together it will be on a basketball court.

When asked what she hopes will come of it today in terms of Clark’s relationship with the LPGA, Korda said, “At the end of the day, it’s just great for the women’s sport. I love that she has a love for the game of golf.”

“And I, I honestly never really tuned in to watching basketball before her,” Korda continued. “So I think the interest in all women’s sports is only going to increase, and I hope that’s what comes out of this relationship.”

It’s cool to hear Korda share how Clark sparked her interest in women’s basketball, just as she has for so many others.

Maybe next season we’ll see Korda sitting courtside at one of the Indiana Fever’s WNBA games.