How Golf Helps Caitlin Clark on the Court
Zena and Ben kick things off by diving into college women's hoops — breaking down the standout performances from Week One, the nail-biting finishes, and just how deep some of these teams really are. From there, they shift gears to golf, exploring how WNBA players like Caitlin Clark are getting into the sport. The Athletic's golf writer, Gabby Herzig, joins the conversation to discuss the growing appeal of golf among athletes and the shared mental challenges between the two sports.Plus, Set Your Screens is back — we've got your guide to the must-watch games of the week.No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/01:05 USC edges NC State in a down-to-the-wire finish04:32 Can Maryland maintain their level of competitiveness?08:55 Texas demonstrates remarkable depth to start the season11:08 Taking a look at the freshmen making waves 16:19 Gabby Herzig joins the show19:39 Does Caitlin Clark's participation in the Annik Pro-Am have an impact?21:52 What's driving competitive athletes to take up golf?24:11 Is there a link between shooting skills in golf and basketball?28:48 The LPGA has yet to find its breakout star31:28 Could online golf play a role in promoting women's golf?36:36 How have the working conditions in the LPGA evolved over the years?40:57 Set your screens#wnba #lpga #caitlinclark Related links and articles:https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6786313/2025/11/07/womens-college-basketball-opening-week/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6793523/2025/11/10/womens-college-basketball-power-rankings-usc-notre-dame/ by Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721102/2025/10/16/caitlin-clark-lpga-pro-am-the-annika/ by The Athletic Staffhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6721102/2025/10/16/caitlin-clark-lpga-pro-am-the-annika/ We're putting together a couple of mailbag episodes! Got thoughts or questions about the CBA? Curious about college hoops? Send them our way — we want to hear from you! Email us at NoOffseason@theathletic.comWe want to hear from you! Take a minute to fill out our quick listener survey and tell us what you think about the show. Your feedback helps us grow! Check out our show survey here: https://forms.gle/bNmxU13S84cnsfjBA__Follow and listen to the audio podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-offseason-the-athletic-womens-basketball-show/id1699815468Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you're listening, or email us at NoOffseason@TheAthletic.comShow Links:-YouTube: @No-Offseason -Instagram: @tanooffseason [https://www.instagram.com/tanooffseason]-TikTok: @no_offseason [https://www.tiktok.com/@no_offseason]Credits:-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajm-Chantel on BlueSky: @chanteljennings-Produced by Taneka Burrell-Executive Produced by Andrea B. Scott and Cassius FlemmingThumbnail: Mike Ehrmann via Getty ImagesVisit the Yahoo Women's Sports Hub: https://sports.yahoo.com/womens-sports/?guccounter=1Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm7txmok7cpMB3YlgkwrT2E0Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5UWQzuMYdm72uhBjsd24rsh5teZtgUpS
