Caitlin Clark Comments on US Open Oakmont Course Difficulty

Caitlin Clark, the 23-year-old WNBA star and Indiana Fever guard, has expressed both her love for golf and skepticism about her ability to play well at the notoriously difficult Oakmont Country Club, which hosted the 2025 US Open. Despite being a gifted athlete and avid golfer with experience in LPGA pro-am events, Clark jokingly said she would "shoot 130 easily" at Oakmont and questioned if the course is even fun to play due to its punishing conditions. Her comments garnered reactions from fans and professional golfers alike, including Michael Kim, who confirmed the course's challenge but acknowledged it's worth playing. The 2025 US Open was won by American golfer J.J. Spaun, who secured his first major championship with a score of 1-under 279 amidst harsh conditions that challenged even top pros like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau. Clark’s recent return to basketball after a quad injury saw her dominate on the court, but she remains realistic about her golf prospects given Oakmont’s difficulty. While fans enjoy her basketball prowess, they may have to wait for the WNBA offseason to see more of her golfing endeavors.