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Caitlin Clark impresses at John Deere Classic pro-am event
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Caitlin Clark took her talents to the links on Wednesday.
The Iowa star played in a pro-am event at the John Deere Classic in Illinois. Clark, along with 3 other amateurs, played with pros Ludvig Aberg (front 9) and Zach Johnson (back 9) on Wednesday.
Clark had a significant gallery following her group throughout the day. According to ESPN’s Michael Voepel, Clark was consistently signing autographs for fans during the round.
The group following @CaitlinClark22 at John Deere Classic Pro-Am; that is @IowaWBB assistant coach Jan Jensen leading the pack. By my count, Clark is 4 over through 6 holes, has not missed a fairway, and I have lost count how many autographs she has signed. pic.twitter.com/6bJDMdwYSQ
— Michael Voepel (@MAVoepel) July 5, 2023
The crowd following Clark’s group was predictably filled with Iowa fans. Here’s a look:
It’s a sea of black and gold out here at the @JDCLASSIC!
Iowa fans took over the greens to watch Caitlin Clark play in the pro-am this morning. We spoke to plenty of young fans who came out specifically to see #22 play today. pic.twitter.com/Wnd0dcV6JY
— Shelby Kluver WQAD (@ShelbyKluver) July 5, 2023
Everywhere you turn here at John Deere Classic Pro-Am, about 70 miles east of Carver-Hawkeye Arena, you see No. 22. Lots of @IowaWBB and @CaitlinClark22 fans. 😊 pic.twitter.com/N8NXAQ7aBT
— Michael Voepel (@MAVoepel) July 5, 2023
Caitlin Clark just finished her front 9! On to the back half alongside Zach Johnson! pic.twitter.com/2RQA511ax9
— Owen Siebring (@owensiebring) July 5, 2023
By all accounts, Clark played well on the day. Here are a few highlights from her afternoon at the John Deere Classic pro-am:
Right down the middle.@CaitlinClark22's got game @JDClassic 💪 pic.twitter.com/rFLEZuvtKI
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 5, 2023
What pressure? Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark splits the fairway in front of hundreds of spectators at the first hole in pro am at the JDC. pic.twitter.com/xa8B3FHPYm
— Matt Coss (@mattcoss78) July 5, 2023
Iowa WBB superstar Caitlin Clark playing in the JDC PRO-Am. Watch her story tonight on the 19th Hole at 6:30. @wqad pic.twitter.com/0rxxjg2l3z
— Kory Kuffler (@kuff_sports) July 5, 2023
Clark is just a few months away from resuming her historic career on the hardwood. Last season, she led Iowa all the way to the National Championship Game and was named National Player of the Year.
Photo via video from PGA Tour on Twitter.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.