Caitlin Clark Sends Message After Engagement News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated Nov 28, 2025 4:21 PM ET

Caitlin Clark has risen to full-fledged superstardom in just her second WNBA season, becoming the most influential face of the league. Her arrival instantly transformed the Indiana Fever into a national attraction, driving record-breaking television numbers, sellout crowds across the country and unprecedented engagement for women’s basketball.

Clark’s style of play, combined with her marketability, has made her one of the most recognizable athletes in American sports. Her impact goes beyond the court as well — she has become a crossover figure whose presence is felt in football, baseball, golf and various entertainment circles.

As her profile has expanded, Clark has developed friendships with major names across sports and entertainment. One of her closest relationships is with world No. 2 LPGA golfer Nelly Korda.

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark (22).Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Their connection has grown over recent years, stemming from shared interests, overlapping appearances and paired outings in pro-am events.

On Friday, Korda took to Instagram to share major personal news: she is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Casey Gunderson. The announcement featured celebratory photos, including the couple smiling on the beach with a banner reading “In this life… & the next ”

The post generated widespread reactions across the sports world, attracting comments from stars such as LeBron James and Clark herself.

“Congrats!!!❤️,” the two-time WNBA All-Star wrote beneath the post, joining thousands in celebrating Korda.

Clark and Korda’s friendship has become a fan favorite. Korda, a two-time major champion and widely regarded as one of the top golfers in the world, has consistently praised Clark’s influence on women’s sports.

Their bond strengthened after they teamed up in a pro-am that preceded the LPGA’s ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge tournament earlier this month, the second straight year they played together as partners. Their chemistry both on the course and away from competition has turned their partnership into a genuine friendship, with each showing support for the other’s athletic success.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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