The hype surrounding WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark knows no bounds. And time and time again, she continues to shine brighter than the buildup and deliver a rewarding experience for fans. Wednesday was no different.

LPGA rookie Gabriela Ruffels expects to be starstruck Wednesday at Pelican Golf Club when Clark plays in the event’s pro-am alongside World No. 1 Nelly Korda on the front nine and tournament host Annika Sorenstam on the back. Tickets sales for the Belleair, Florida, event are 12 times the typical number.

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark took her talents to the golf course on Wednesday, teaming up with world No. 1 women’s golfer Nelly Korda for a nine-hole

LPGA star Nelly Korda played nine holes alongside Caitlin Clark at The ANNIKA Pro-Am on Wednesday, and was left impressed by the WNBA Rookie of the Year's golf game

From the moment Caitlin Clark walked on the driving range at The Annika driven by Gainbridge – only 18 minutes before her tee time – there was immediate buzz about her flashy golf shoes. Before she even struck a shot Wednesday morning she was showing off the shiny gold soles on the bottom of her custom Nike Infinity Tour 2 shoes.

Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a bigger crowd than the tour often gets for its tournament rounds.

Caitlin Clark brought her golf game and a big buzz to the LPGA Tour on Wednesday when the basketball star played in a pro-am that attracted a

Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida, was buzzing early Wednesday morning as world No. 1 Nelly Korda and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark warmed up for their nine-hole pro-am at The Annika, one of the biggest non-major events on the LPGA schedule.

The pro-am at Pelican Gold Club attracts a bigger crowd than the LPGA Tour often gets for its tournament rounds.