Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham delivered one of the most unforgettable moments of The ANNIKA Pro-Am on Wednesday after a misfired tee shot caused a lighthearted stir among spectators at Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Cunningham, who was serving as caddie for teammate Caitlin Clark, decided to take a playful swing from the 10th tee.
However, her shot came off low and fast, slicing sharply toward a group of fans standing along the fairway. The crowd gasped as one man instinctively dropped to the ground, though thankfully, no one was hurt. The brief scare quickly turned into laughter, with Cunningham joining in on the fun as the moment went viral online within hours, adding a touch of comic relief to the celebrity-filled event.
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Caitlin Clark immediately reacted with humor, shouting, “Man down, he’s down.” Broadcast microphones also caught someone nearby reassuringly saying, “You didn’t hit him,” as laughter rippled through the crowd. Golf Channel commentators added, “They’re hamming it up for the camera and for Sophie.”
Cunningham quickly jogged over to check on the fan, a man in a blue jacket and dark hat, who was already back on his feet by the time she reached him. She gave him a hug, handed him the ball, and said, “I’m so sorry.” The two then shared a smile for a quick photo as the crowd erupted in cheers.
Caitlin Clark stripes it up the fairway on 10, then Sophie Cunningham hits her drive into the crowd. 🤣
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Her teammates, Clark and Lexie Hull, also took turns at the same tee, though Hull’s shot was noticeably more controlled. The light-hearted exchange became one of the day’s standout moments, perfectly capturing the easy chemistry between the Fever stars and the amused spectators at Pelican Golf Club.
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Clark played the pro-am alongside LPGA star Nelly Korda, whose pairing drew one of the biggest galleries of the day. Korda later told CBS Sports, “That first tee was something out of a book, almost. But it’s so fun. It’s cool to see how many people she brings together to another sport, and it’s fun to hang out with her. She’s super cool. We saw each other last week at an outing, and it’s nice to be alongside greats; even her teammates are super fun. It’s been a blast so far.”
Caitlin Clark Weighs In on Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull’s Golf Skills At The Annika Pro-Am
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark shared a candid and lighthearted assessment of her teammates Sophie Cunningham and Lexie Hull after the trio took part in The Annika Pro-Am golf tournament in Florida.
When asked to choose who performed better, Clark offered a fair and humorous response, applauding both for exceeding her expectations. “I don’t know what I was expecting, but it was a lot better than I was expecting,” Clark said, according to reporter Jeff Dubrof.
She went on to highlight Hull’s skills while teasing her a bit about a mishit earlier in the day. “I don’t know, I’ve seen Lexie golf, too. She’s pretty good. She’s better than she did on the 10th tee box today. She teed the ball up too low, was using my driver, so you got to give them a little room for error.”
Clark, who has participated in several golf events this year, wrapped up her comments with a playful jab about her teammates’ relaxed approach to the sport. “I think they would both be pretty good if they practiced a little bit at it. I think they were fine just drinking their drinks and walking around, so they’ll probably just stick with that.”
Her remarks captured the easygoing camaraderie between the Fever stars, turning their golf outing into another fun chapter of off-court team bonding.
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The lighthearted moment comes as the Indiana Fever head into an offseason filled with uncertainty and key roster decisions. Both Cunningham and Hull are set to test free agency.
Cunningham, who joined Indiana midway through the season, will enter the market as an unrestricted free agent and has already suggested she will explore opportunities with other teams. Hull, meanwhile, becomes a restricted free agent after wrapping up the final year of her four-year rookie contract with the Fever.
Despite the looming offseason questions, Clark’s close bond with both teammates was on full display throughout The Annika Pro-Am. Their easy chemistry and playful interactions, both on the course and with fans, quickly became a highlight of the event, offering a fun glimpse into the Fever’s off-court dynamic.
