The WNBA season may be over for Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham, but the Indiana Fever stars aren’t staying out of the spotlight for long. Despite both suffering season-ending injuries, the duo is making headlines once again — this time off the court and on the green.
It’s official: Caitlin Clark will compete in The ANNIKA pro-am golf tournament next week, and joining her won’t be another WNBA player, but her Fever teammate — and occasional on-court bodyguard — Sophie Cunningham. Only this time, Cunningham won’t be hitting any shots… she’ll be carrying Clark’s clubs.
That’s right. Sophie Cunningham has volunteered to serve as Clark’s guest caddie, alongside Fever guard Lexie Hull. The announcement alone had fans buzzing, but what came next sent social media into overdrive.
After The ANNIKA shared the lineup announcement, Cunningham reposted it to her Instagram story, proudly writing: “FOUR!!!!!!” — a hilarious misspelling of the golf term “fore”, used to warn when a ball is flying toward someone.
Caitlin Clark, never one to miss a playful jab, immediately responded:
“Yeah clearly we have a lot to learn about golf… 😂😂😂 It’s fore, bud @sophie_cham.”
The exchange instantly went viral. Fans loved seeing the lighthearted banter between the two teammates who, just months ago, had built one of the WNBA’s most intriguing new partnerships — a bond forged through physical battles, media attention, and genuine camaraderie.
For context, Cunningham joined the Indiana Fever last offseason in a multi-team trade from the Phoenix Mercury. Her role was clear from day one: protect Clark. Known for her fierce energy and fiery style, Cunningham quickly became the team’s emotional spark plug — and occasionally, its enforcer.
In one heated matchup against the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham was ejected after a flagrant foul on Jacy Sheldon, just moments after Sheldon had accidentally poked Clark in the eye. It was a moment that showed how fiercely loyal she was to her young superstar teammate.
That loyalty now extends far beyond the hardwood.
The two will reunite next week at Pelican Golf Club in Bellaire, Florida, for The ANNIKA, an LPGA event founded by golf legend Annika Sorenstam. While Clark will compete, Cunningham and Hull will serve as her caddies — carrying her bags, cleaning her clubs, and, perhaps most importantly, keeping the good vibes rolling.
It’s not just fun and games, though. This marks Clark’s second straight appearance at The ANNIKA, after her debut last year drew massive attention both from golf fans and WNBA followers. Her presence helped the pro-am portion of the tournament go viral, and organizers are expecting another record turnout this year — especially with her charismatic Fever teammates in tow.
Coverage of the event will air live on The Golf Channel starting at 11:00 a.m. ET on November 12, with streaming options available across multiple platforms.
For Fever fans, the sight of Clark and Cunningham together again — even outside of basketball — is a reminder of what could have been this season. A dynamic duo that showed flashes of brilliance before injuries cut their partnership short.
Still, their chemistry hasn’t dimmed one bit. From the court to the course, the Caitlin-Sophie connection continues to entertain — and who knows? With the way they keep turning friendly moments into headlines, maybe the best part of their story is still to come.
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