Caitlin Clark lights up social media during John Deere Classic Pro-Am round
Once a star gets big enough, it has gravitational pull and the solar system orbits around it. The same thing can be said for Caitlin Clark. The Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball superstar has become one of the biggest stars in the sports solar system and everything orbiting around her includes fans, news, and even other sports stars appreciating her greatness.
The most recent athlete to spend time with Caitlin Clark is Iowa supporter and PGA Tour golfer and two-time major champion Zach Johnson. The two played together in the John Deere Classic Pro-Am at TPC Deere Run. Clark was expected to receive a hefty turnout of supporters and that didn’t disappoint.
The crowds following the two of them were massive and the social media attention that their round drew was even bigger. Here are some of the best social media reactions to Caitlin Clark’s incredible day out on the course hanging out with her supporters and Iowa fans.
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What nerves? Right down the fairway!
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 fans in full force at the JDC
A sea of Black & Gold at the @JDCLASSIC 🤩@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) July 5, 2023
22 jerseys all over the place
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
Swing as smooth as her jumper!
Caitlin Clark showing off her swing 🏌️♀️🔥
(via @PGATOUR)pic.twitter.com/Yf2PFKSd90
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 5, 2023
Jan Jensen leading the gallery!
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
Making time for every Hawks fan
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
She does it all
During the 2022-23 college basketball season, Caitlin Clark became the first player ever (men’s or women’s) to record 1,000 points and 300 assists in the same season.
But her golf swing may be just as impressive. pic.twitter.com/kC3qUqSCXu
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) July 5, 2023
Keep coming back!
Zach Johnson is not a fan of the portal, but he figured out Caitlin Clark has at least three years of eligibility left. Hawkeye fans won't argue with that. pic.twitter.com/MbOQdxQH4V
— Chelsie Brown (@ChelsieTBrown) July 5, 2023
Star power on full display
Hilarious illustration of Caitlin Clark's remarkable stardom here in this interaction between Zach Johnson and Cedar Rapids Gazette sports columnist Mike Hlas 😆 @Hlas @ZachJohnsonPGA @CaitlinClark22 pic.twitter.com/yzWqFaPCKU
— Joey Donia – KWQC (@JoeyDonia) July 5, 2023
A fantastic day on the course
An Iowa dream team 🤩@ZachJohnsonPGA and @IowaWBB star @CaitlinClark had a day at the @JDClassic Pro-Am. pic.twitter.com/dbHaPUMSfH
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 5, 2023
One of a kind...
Watching Caitlin Clark sign hundreds of autographs at the JDC is an amazing sight. She is truly a generational athlete.
— Mister J (@Cpaul_J) July 5, 2023
Has anyone checked on Caitlin Clark?
Honestly, Caitlin Clark might still be signing autographs… pic.twitter.com/ehShQZWvc4
— Ryan M. Jaster, Hawkologist (@Hawkologist) July 6, 2023
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