Caitlin Clark skips LPGA Pro-Am after WNBA playoff exit — SkimNews
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- Caitlin Clark is skipping the LPGA Pro-Am next month for the first time in her career, opting to rest after the Indiana Fever’s season ended in the WNBA playoffs
- Mike Nichols of Group 1001 confirmed Clark will not play this year but praised her impact on the tournament over the past two years and expressed hope for her return
- Clark cited physical and mental fatigue after playing nearly nonstop basketball for about a year and a half, including preparation for USA Basketball and back-to-back WNBA seasons
- The Indiana Fever were eliminated by the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the playoffs, with Clark scoring 18 points but shooting just 6-for-18 from the field and 3-for-12 from three
- Clark wrapped up her third WNBA season averaging 22.3 points (third in the league) and 8.3 assists (second), despite missing most of the prior season due to injury
- Nike launched Clark’s debut signature shoe, the 'Caitlin 1,' on the same day as the playoff loss, capping a multi-year design collaboration set for wide release through Christmas
Why it matters: Clark’s absence from the LPGA Pro-Am breaks a personal streak and signals a rare pause in her relentless schedule, which has included elite-level performance across basketball and crossover events. The timing underscores the toll of sustained high usage on a star player now central to both her franchise and major endorsement partnerships.
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