The WNBA is on its midseason break, but Naismith Hall of Famer and former WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings is anything but idle. She has recently turned her focus to the golf course, not just for herself, but to bring the game to more than 100 kids who had never even seen one before. This isn’t just about swinging clubs, it’s about sharing a passion and building futures.
Catchings’ Unexpected Return to the Green
Catchings, a five-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, started playing golf back in 2017 but stepped away, frustrated with tracking down missing balls. Now, she is officially back in the game, taking lessons every Monday. But her return isn’t just a personal hobby, it’s a mission to share the sport with the next generation. You have to love seeing a legend give back like this.
“Golf With Us” and the Future of the Game
In Indianapolis, Catchings teamed up with former NFL All-Pro Jeff Saturday and eight-time LPGA Player of the Year Annika Sorenstam for “Golf With Us.” This clinic, the 25th put on by Bank of America, is all about fostering life and leadership skills in kids by expanding affordable access to golf. Imagine being a kid, ages 6-18, and getting to learn from *these* legends! More than 100 kids participated, and for many, it was their very first time. Catchings told USA TODAY Sports what really hit home for her: “What I loved about the opportunity was the kids that we got to work with. A lot of them, this was their first time ever playing golf, ever being to a golf course, participating in any capacity. To see the smiles on their faces, to know the impact that we were able to make just by being able to give resources.” That’s what it is all about, right? Giving these kids a chance they might not otherwise get.
Catchings is a champion, plain and simple, and it is awesome to see her off the court making such a huge impact. She is not just teaching them how to swing, she is opening up a whole new world. You can bet those kids will remember this day for a long, long time.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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