Caitlin Clark Fever Hits LPGA Pro-Am: WNBA Star’s Takeover Eclipses Even Legendary Nelly Korda

The "Caitlin Clark effect" has been a hot topic since the reigning ROTY stepped onto the WNBA scene, drawing fans in droves to arenas and boosting TV viewership to new highs. Even in the offseason, Clark's influence showed up in surprising ways—like when her visit to an Indianapolis football game spiked the team's social media engagement.

Now, with her second Pro-Am tournament coming up, this time alongside golf legend Nelly Korda at The Annika, Clark's appeal is on full display yet again, possibly even rivaling the excitement for her famous golf partner. Just a day before the Indiana Fever guard steps out in Pelican Golf Club for The Annika in Florida, a report from Indiana Fever beat reporter, Scott Agness underscores the boom in the event's ticket sales.

"Ticket sales are up by 1200%," announced the kicker of Fieldhouse Files' latest report from Agness. Clark's fans have every reason to feel proud of this incredible surge in interest. Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer and Clark's partner for the front nine, has herself been a force in women's golf, bringing in a new audience. Her fifth consecutive title of 2024 at the Chevron Championship, saw 1.9 million people tuning in. It was the most watched Chevron since 2010. But seems like Clark's impact brought in a little more visibility this time. Or it was the effect of the combination.

Regardless, Wednesday noon will reveal if she can hold her own next to golf legend Korda—if she even matches her game a little, it's sure to be a thrill for everyone watching.