I'm a golf pro. The LPGA got new leadership a few years ago and since then the LPGA has taken off in popularity. I have lots of young girls wanting too learn how to play and it's glorious. Golf is great for mental health and teaches kids good values like honesty and integrity when no one is looking
This is analogous to the WWE. There were certain pro wrestlers who became so popular that they became the face of the company and were able to dictate their own terms. People like John Cena and Duane "the Rock" Johnson.Their brands outshone the WWE brand. Vince McMahon, WWE owner, would not let happen again and the company has never pushed or promoted another wrestler beyond a certain level of popularity. Let's see how the WNBA goes forward.
We haven't heard from the LPGA or Nelly or Annika how they've had a great product for decades, and they are finally getting the attention they have deserved all along.
Tards. I also believe it's no accident that Nike is sabotaging this girl while building up Wilson and JuJu with shoe deals. Funny how they didn't do the same and they paid Maria Sharapova hundreds of millions of dollars and Serena Williams a much greater player much less over the years. F*** Nike I'm sorry Caitlin has s*** agents and stupid parents and a dumb boyfriend. You couldn't hook her up with the best basketball agent in the world? WTF. Maria Sharapova probably made over $200 million in 10 years with Nike and an 8-year contract Caitlin is going to make 28 million from Nike. F****** tards man.
There seems to be political issues with Nike. Apparently CC is not Democratic enough? I would be interested if anyone knows more about this issue and can comment. I find this issue surprising, if true, given the lack of difference between the Democratic and Republican parties and the appalling world "events" both support.
Absolutely spot on Rachel. I watched a fair bit of the coverage, and it was awesome. Nelly Korda and Aninika were almost starstruck with Caitlyn and many of the LPGA golfers came to have a selfie with her. What an ambassador for women's sports in general. 😊
Played golf all my life, and was a scratch golfer for a time. I played in state tournaments, and for my local college. WE got more promotion, than the WNBA did for this event. And it was next to nothing. The WNBA didn't, "fumble" imho. I'd say they more INTENTIONALLY kicked the crap out of their own reputation, because their AGENDA means more to them, than creating something for the fans, and people to support. Other than that, I think you've nailed this all along. All one has to see? The TONS of PRO women golfers, who busted their asses to get to Caitlin Clark, totally excited like little girls going to a insanely popular boy-band concert, just to get a selfie or something signed. And Caitlin, as per usual gave back, with grace and style, as much as she was given by these huge talents in Women's golf. It was truly great to see, after a few dark years on this tour. And I fully agree, once they see their numbers.. but more importantly, because of who & what Caitlin Clark does both on & off the court/course? The LPGA will be busting their collective asses as well, to get this gal into as many of their events as possible- and speak kindness to and about her at every turn, to MAKE SURE people fully understand, THEY believe she's an important, and awesome human being, they honestly wish to be tied to. THIS, is real sport. THIS, is what's been missing from it, for far too many years now. THIS? Feels like HEALING. THIS? Feels HEALTHY, POSITIVE, and like "Going in the right direction". The WNBA? Feels like the POISON trying to encroach upon everything, making whatever it touches just as sick as it has been, for FAR too long.
I watched the LPGA because of CC and loved it. Well done. Viewership was through the roof as was attendance. What did the WNBA do? They were busy trying to count money they haven't earned.
WNBA needs to fire the commissioner and all the corporate and hire the LPGA executives. There's a Womens Professional Baseball League in 2026 and hope they take note of how the WNBA killed any possible chance to make money and grow the game
Rachel you cooked up with this one. LPGA knew they had a superstar coming their way didn’t even hesitate to think twice. But just seeing the massive missed opportunities with Clark I don’t think the WNBA wants to be looked at as serious anymore. Maybe after this they can just learn and be better in the years ahead.
@@jeffreyjones1721Exactly. She's not a threat to anyone's rep. No one's expecting Caitlin to shake things up in women's golf, or overturn records of players still active.
If this is true then I’m glad she went to the LPGA because it makes it even more clear how much WNBA hate there is for Caitlin Clark seething underneath no matter how much they deny it.
I 100% agree with everything you said. The LPGA knows how to do promotion and especially up and coming stars. They do it right. The WNBA does it wrong or just doesn't care. Thanks Rachel for those kind words of wisdom
Rachel, the WNBA is focused on the fact that Clark is NOT a typical WNBA player; she’s not Black, Lesbian and assumed ghetto! She’s mainstream, White, heterosexual and Catholic! Quite the opposite of what the typical WNBA is! Clark is like you articulate, highly educated ( she expresses herself well and respectfully speaks her mind regarding basketball related topics, doesn’t hummms, scratches her head or monosyllabic mumbles her replies) she knows the game and has analyzed the strategies and mechanics of the game! This makes some people nervous and uncomfortable! Naturally some people are threatened but most of the general public look for those kinds of qualities in role models! I love everything Caitlin Clark is, including her charity work and community involvement; serving and there is admirable and desirable. As a young boy I admired Roberto Clemente not only for his baseball talent but for the kind of man that he was; giving his life in service to his people. At 22 CC has learned tremendously important lessons from her family and I admire the whole package of who CC is as a woman. I’m guessing most of us are responding to this, on top of her tremendous talent in basketball: she’s classy. If I had a sports outlet I’d hire you.
Golf Channel reported that very few people show up to Pro-Am Day on the LPGA tour. And it is mostly family members. The PGA Tour has Pro-Am's play Thursday thru Sunday. I can see the LPGA doing that next year and inviting CC back. I can also see Nelly Korda and CC doing a commercial together. Nelly is more introvert/private and CC is out there.
LPGA got it right with promoting Caitlin Clark. I hope this is a handsomely payoff for the LPGA for growing their sport. Finally a plus sign for Clark and her fans. Much respect to the Golf world. I hope Golf continues to grow for women and for the men as well. All the best.
Preach it!!! Every point so true! LPGA did every single thing right times ten! Because of CC every LPGA player is now on everyones radar. Plus an interest of Golf from put put to going to driving ranges. And almost hitting someone was the cherry on the cake! CC Effect not just for BB anymore.
The However is The Fever Promoted the heck out of this thing. The W under whoever is in charge of their social is never going to promote Caitlyn . They assist posts by the W proved that . The W needs a social Revamp and this just shows why.
I put it in the same light as when Jordan went to the MLB, they promoted the heck out it to bring all Jordan/NBA fans that maybe not fans of the MLB as it was great exposure for their sport, so the fact that the LPGA did it was great but I wasn't shocked that the WNBA didn't do anything as they could have capitalised on this but failed once again
I agree with this video. Because Caitlin Clark isn't part of their DEI, "Woke Culture," that's why they're mistreating her the way they have. The WNBA thinks that the face of the league needs to be black, but guess what, Caitlin Clark is the face of the WNBA. They'll accept JuJu and Paige, because they'll be part of their movement. Congrats to Caitlin Clark for being the "Michael Jordan" of sports. Let's goooooo!
Yes, the LPGA handled this entire event with Caitlin the way the WNBA should've. I will give credit where due, the Indiana Fever featured the event and Caitlin on their UA-cam channel. The WNBA could and should learn from this.
I agree everything I have seen from the LPGA was nothing but respect. They figured out quickly that they were holding dynamite and utilized it. That’s how you do marketing W. And yes to seeing your trip content girl.
Rachael you have changed! At the beginning of the season you were very careful and did your best to be professional about your commentary to not say anything negative even when the truth was obvious. However over the month(s) or so, you speak the eyes of truth. Which makes your content REAL. Thank you and keep up the good work.
Yes absolutely the right way to do it. This is how to grow the sport. Be kind and humble! The WNBA could take a great lesson from the LGPA. We agree 1000% 👍👍
The top problem starts in the commission’s office, fire her and the whole WNBA promotion staff asap. You gotta promote the heck out of your biggest stars, if not then you’re doing your league a disservice period.
On another channel I posted similarly, that is, how differently she is being treated by the LPGA vs WNBA. The obvious will escape because UA-cam will censure the truth. But suffice that it is character, one has it the other does not. On the LPGA tour she is truly the interloper, but they treat her with grace and awe. In her own sport where she is one of them, one of the best ones of them they treat her as an interloper.
Very mature, solid and truthful observation. There seems to be a major handicap that comes with a focus on social justice activism. There isn’t any of that cr. ap in the LPGA.
This is why we Love and Support you and your Channel. Rachel keep on them and yes an occasional vlog to get to see you in a different light would be awesome❤
You hit it right on the head with this video. If the WNBA cares about any of the players then they need to up their standards. Cause they’re going to be more players like Caitlin coming to play in the league. The future players are going to bring in even more money so they need to give them their dues once they get there. You can’t silence greatness. Greatness needs to be shown. But if they are going to treat them like that then expect them to not want to stick around for long. I don’t watch golf but I’m glad Caitlin is doing something that she’s enjoying.
100% correct. I've never watched an LPGA event in my 64 years. But when I heard CC was going to play the Pro-Am, I added the golf channel to my direct TV favorite list. It was so fun to see the crowd she generated, to hear their cheers, to see the little girls with their #22 signs and to watch CC being goofy with her jump and listen to her interviews and impromptu conversations. She is a super star! Class act.
Rachel i salute you. All your topics are all true wherever you put Caitlin Clark she will keep shining may God bless you and Caitlin Clark in everydays of your life thank you
The only thing the W did was over price their tickets to games and in my opinion way too much. They are doing exactly the opposite thing that they should be doing. And CC still even promoted them at this event.
You hit it on the head. They normally don’t sell tickets to Pro-Am day. Not this time. Ticket sales went through the roof. They certainly don’t televise Pro-Am events. They did time. The LPGA put her on a panel to talk to the media along side of Annika. Golf Channel had extensive coverage of Caitlin leading up to the event and being at the event. They had interviews with other players talking about what it was like to have her there. The LPGA players loved it. They knew it brought so many more eyes to their event. Caitlin was getting LPGA players interested in watching and going to WNBA games now. It was a win for everyone. Too bad the WNBA chose not to get on board with all the free advertising they could have gotten. One correction, she played 9 hole with Nelly Korda, the current #1 player in the world. The second 9 she played with Annika Sorenstam, Golf HOF and host of the tournament.
I love watching all the vids you do! You are soooo good at your job! Keeping it real. This old Memere is glad I found you on here! BTW… you are a beautiful young lady, inside and out. Keep being you 🩷
Minor correction: Clark played with Korda for 9 holes and then switched partners and played with golf legend Anika Sorenstam (one of, if not the, best female golfers of modern times). ProAm tournaments in golf are always big deals. Lots of people tune in to watch their favorite golfers and their favorite celebrities playing together. The purses in LPGA events are climbing because they push for this kind of exposure; the more women's leagues do things like this, the more viewers they'll get and the higher the salaries will go.
The lpga also provides opportunities to volunteer during the tournaments! Its a great way to bring in fans! Not sure how the W could bring in something similar, but its such a great way to elevate fan experience!
I have never felt closer to you than after seeing you in this video. I love seeing you're as frustrated as all of us Caitlin Clark fans. You literally said, almost verbatim, what all of us have been commenting in the comment section of the LPGA site, and all the others that have been covering Caitlin's play. It's also nice to see you happy being with your husband and watching him play. Also, for sure, we want to see your vlogs of all your travels. It'll be fun to see the world through your eyes.
Rachel you're once again spot on with this. I watched a good chunk of the coverage and it was fun to watch. Caitlin Clark is a very likable woman in all aspects. I dont watch golf often but it caught my intrigue. I loved the WNBA to a degree this past seaon but the advertising, social media and especially referees were apalling all season. WNBA massively fumbled in capitalizing and it doesnt look good for them. Paige is my favorite college player right now and I'm nervous that they'll fumble with her too when it comes to capitalizing on the moment at hand. LGPA props to them for understanding what they had and made way for people to watch and they all embraced her the way a player like that shoukd be treated.
You are so tight on point. The thing is, the LPGA are a class by itself comprosed of Professional LADIES as their title inplies, whereas the WNBA, I dont know what word to use, coz its unfair for the other women players, but some entitled so called "legends" are just hos. Enjoy Europe Rachel nut hope to see you back covering the Womens NCAA basketball tournament. Anyways, rant all younwant the WNBA deserve it. Take care goegeous❤
Yes, hesitancy is a word - it's also an accurate description of what the WNBA did. They seemed to stop acknowledging Caitlin when some current/former players and analysts expressed envy by saying that giving her so much attention was disrespectful to other current and former players (which is ridiculous, as other current players were endlessly praised all season long). I can't see them holding Juju or even Paige back like they did to Caitlin - they'll most likely be fully embraced, but time will tell. As an older fan that had been waiting for the W to take off like it did this season, I felt it was a massive disservice to the league to stifle Caitlin's greatness....because it grossly limited the league from achieving the full opportunity for potential growth that they had before them. They're lucky many of the newer fans are so invested and loyal to Caitlin/became fans of the Fever and other players (appreciated other aspects of the league that the league didn't diminish), or they would've lost all of the new momentum they'd gained. The LPGA understood how Caitlin being there could help grow their league - and wisely didn't waste the opportunity.
Hi from Australia Rachel love your podcast you are so unbiased, knowledgeable and discuss the relevant aspects of not just the players but sports in general Keep up the great work you do ❤️
Exactly... the W needs to be in full on damage control mode at this point... but no... I was very excited to have a new sport to watch and tell people about. Now, my hope is that she plays overseas and in a league without unprovoked attacks and open jealousy. W should have stepped in... lost me when they didn't.
I hope CC had a good time golfing...it looked liked the golf pros ALL had a good time and enjoyed having her drop by for a visit and bringing her friends. Go CC.
Brittany Lincicome always sends good vibes. Hope she got her basketball signed! Shout out to Annika for being a great ambassador for women sports and welcoming Caitlin fans! Korda was wonderful as usual, and we really enjoyed seeing the other golf pros join in. Win win for everyone ❤
I'm a golf pro. The LPGA got new leadership a few years ago and since then the LPGA has taken off in popularity. I have lots of young girls wanting too learn how to play and it's glorious. Golf is great for mental health and teaches kids good values like honesty and integrity when no one is looking
Good for mental health? It's driven me crazy.
The WNBA desperately needs a new commissioner.
This is analogous to the WWE. There were certain pro wrestlers who became so popular that they became the face of the company and were able to dictate their own terms. People like John Cena and Duane "the Rock" Johnson.Their brands outshone the WWE brand. Vince McMahon, WWE owner, would not let happen again and the company has never pushed or promoted another wrestler beyond a certain level of popularity. Let's see how the WNBA goes forward.
Caitlin emulates the character traits you pointed out and that made this a perfect fit.
We haven't heard from the LPGA or Nelly or Annika how they've had a great product for decades, and they are finally getting the attention they have deserved all along.
The W is absolutely crazy for the way they’ve handled CC22 … and NIKE too. Stupid !!!
Tards. I also believe it's no accident that Nike is sabotaging this girl while building up Wilson and JuJu with shoe deals. Funny how they didn't do the same and they paid Maria Sharapova hundreds of millions of dollars and Serena Williams a much greater player much less over the years. F*** Nike I'm sorry Caitlin has s*** agents and stupid parents and a dumb boyfriend. You couldn't hook her up with the best basketball agent in the world? WTF. Maria Sharapova probably made over $200 million in 10 years with Nike and an 8-year contract Caitlin is going to make 28 million from Nike. F****** tards man.
There seems to be political issues with Nike. Apparently CC is not Democratic enough? I would be interested if anyone knows more about this issue and can comment. I find this issue surprising, if true, given the lack of difference between the Democratic and Republican parties and the appalling world "events" both support.
Why nike....?
Absolutely spot on Rachel. I watched a fair bit of the coverage, and it was awesome. Nelly Korda and Aninika were almost starstruck with Caitlyn and many of the LPGA golfers came to have a selfie with her. What an ambassador for women's sports in general. 😊
Someone pin 📌 this. Well said
If CC was black and lesbian the WNBA and its players would be all over her. I dont care about identity politics but thats just facts.
@@b-rev9022 Ditto
Absolutely well said😎😎😎
Congratulations LPGA for maximizing the opportunity of promoting the sport with the help of Caitlin Clark.
The WNBA marketing and social media department fumbled the ball along with their commissioner!
Played golf all my life, and was a scratch golfer for a time. I played in state tournaments, and for my local college. WE got more promotion, than the WNBA did for this event. And it was next to nothing.
The WNBA didn't, "fumble" imho. I'd say they more INTENTIONALLY kicked the crap out of their own reputation, because their AGENDA means more to them, than creating something for the fans, and people to support.
Other than that, I think you've nailed this all along. All one has to see? The TONS of PRO women golfers, who busted their asses to get to Caitlin Clark, totally excited like little girls going to a insanely popular boy-band concert, just to get a selfie or something signed. And Caitlin, as per usual gave back, with grace and style, as much as she was given by these huge talents in Women's golf. It was truly great to see, after a few dark years on this tour.
And I fully agree, once they see their numbers.. but more importantly, because of who & what Caitlin Clark does both on & off the court/course? The LPGA will be busting their collective asses as well, to get this gal into as many of their events as possible- and speak kindness to and about her at every turn, to MAKE SURE people fully understand, THEY believe she's an important, and awesome human being, they honestly wish to be tied to.
THIS, is real sport. THIS, is what's been missing from it, for far too many years now.
THIS? Feels like HEALING. THIS? Feels HEALTHY, POSITIVE, and like "Going in the right direction".
The WNBA? Feels like the POISON trying to encroach upon everything, making whatever it touches just as sick as it has been, for FAR too long.
Amen. Like a poison.
This video is 1000% on point. Don't hold your breath for the WNBA to do better. Their issue is a psychological one that won't go away overnight...
Thank you LPGA for airing it and putting her with the best golfer❣️👍❤️🙏
To have Annika Sorenstam and a Nelly Korda keen to meet you is awesome.
WNBA IS JEALOUS OF HER GOLFING 😂
Try jealous of Caitlin Clark. And yes, I know how stupid that reads.
I watched the LPGA because of CC and loved it. Well done. Viewership was through the roof as was attendance. What did the WNBA do? They were busy trying to count money they haven't earned.
I couldn't agree more. Caitlin Clark mic’d up is so funny
WNBA needs to fire the commissioner and all the corporate and hire the LPGA executives. There's a Womens Professional Baseball League in 2026 and hope they take note of how the WNBA killed any possible chance to make money and grow the game
Rachel you cooked up with this one. LPGA knew they had a superstar coming their way didn’t even hesitate to think twice. But just seeing the massive missed opportunities with Clark I don’t think the WNBA wants to be looked at as serious anymore. Maybe after this they can just learn and be better in the years ahead.
If the WNBA is not going to appreciate Caitlin Clark, then she should be a professional golfer. The LPGA appreciates her.
If Caitlin was better than the pro golfers, would they have been welcoming or insecure?
Is she any good?
@@jeffreyjones1721Exactly. She's not a threat to anyone's rep. No one's expecting Caitlin to shake things up in women's golf, or overturn records of players still active.
She may surprise everyone
First time I ever watched women’s golf. Great women and CC had me there❤
You are so right. CC deserves much better from the WNBA
If this is true then I’m glad she went to the LPGA because it makes it even more clear how much WNBA hate there is for Caitlin Clark seething underneath no matter how much they deny it.
It was just for today, ...this time.
Get rid of that idiot they call commissioner
She saved the league so no, the WNBA would've been over if it wasn't for Cathy.
Now you know why the WNBA lost money for 22 straight years.
Absolutely! A business can’t run on feelings.
28 years and counting
It seems obvious to me that the WNBA needs new leadership! Promoting CC is a no brainier
You are 100% correct. The LPGA handle the even perfectly and the WNBA continues to fall on their faces.
The WNBA is both the league that most needed a Caitlin Clark and the league that would most likely screw up handling a Caitlin Clark.
I 100% agree with everything you said. The LPGA knows how to do promotion and especially up and coming stars. They do it right. The WNBA does it wrong or just doesn't care. Thanks Rachel for those kind words of wisdom
Rachel, the WNBA is focused on the fact that Clark is NOT a typical WNBA player; she’s not Black, Lesbian and assumed ghetto! She’s mainstream, White, heterosexual and Catholic! Quite the opposite of what the typical WNBA is! Clark is like you articulate, highly educated ( she expresses herself well and respectfully speaks her mind regarding basketball related topics, doesn’t hummms, scratches her head or monosyllabic mumbles her replies) she knows the game and has analyzed the strategies and mechanics of the game! This makes some people nervous and uncomfortable! Naturally some people are threatened but most of the general public look for those kinds of qualities in role models! I love everything Caitlin Clark is, including her charity work and community involvement; serving and there is admirable and desirable. As a young boy I admired Roberto Clemente not only for his baseball talent but for the kind of man that he was; giving his life in service to his people. At 22 CC has learned tremendously important lessons from her family and I admire the whole package of who CC is as a woman. I’m guessing most of us are responding to this, on top of her tremendous talent in basketball: she’s classy. If I had a sports outlet I’d hire you.
Exactly what A'ja Wilson has been saying: She not like us.
@@noimillabe5299 They hate her cuz they ain't her.
You're so on-point. Hope those responsible to select the next WNBA Commissioner, should consider Rachel a serious candidate!
Slow down, Skippy. 😂
Pump the brakes bud.
Hey Rachel,
I really enjoy your videos, you always come across so humble and genuine, keep doing what you do and don’t change. Enjoy your euro trip 🫶🏻
thank you so much 🫶🏼
Rachel, you are spot on and love your program ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
Golf Channel reported that very few people show up to Pro-Am Day on the LPGA tour. And it is mostly family members. The PGA Tour has Pro-Am's play Thursday thru Sunday. I can see the LPGA doing that next year and inviting CC back. I can also see Nelly Korda and CC doing a commercial together. Nelly is more introvert/private and CC is out there.
there’s no way the wnba is that oblivious i’m convinced they just don’t like her which is wild
LPGA got it right with promoting Caitlin Clark. I hope this is a handsomely payoff for the LPGA for growing their sport. Finally a plus sign for Clark and her fans. Much respect to the Golf world. I hope Golf continues to grow for women and for the men as well. All the best.
You are so right about WNBA. I wish they didn’t think they have to tear someone down to be lifted up. It’s sad😢don’t trash fans and respect all women
Great analysis and comment on how things 'can' be handled.
Preach it!!! Every point so true! LPGA did every single thing right times ten! Because of CC every LPGA player is now on everyones radar. Plus an interest of Golf from put put to going to driving ranges. And almost hitting someone was the cherry on the cake! CC Effect not just for BB anymore.
The However is The Fever Promoted the heck out of this thing. The W under whoever is in charge of their social is never going to promote Caitlyn . They assist posts by the W proved that . The W needs a social Revamp and this just shows why.
i'm with you on that. we appreciate you rach 💙💛
At least now, Caitlin has upper management and a coach that will stand up for her, promote her, & fight for her now
I put it in the same light as when Jordan went to the MLB, they promoted the heck out it to bring all Jordan/NBA fans that maybe not fans of the MLB as it was great exposure for their sport, so the fact that the LPGA did it was great but I wasn't shocked that the WNBA didn't do anything as they could have capitalised on this but failed once again
Good for you girlie. You always do an outstanding job.
Thx you…
I COMPLETELY AGREE & IT WAS JUST THIS EASY TO DO. WNBA NEEDS TO TAKE LESSONS
LPGA love for Caitlin is Unrivaled 😅😅😅
Spot on
I see what you did there! LOL
The Fever have been all over this thing, at least her team has been promoting the hell otta her, anywhere she goes. ❤😅
The Fever get it ❤
Exactly! The ladies of the LPGA arent thugs! The W needs to watch & learn.
I agree with this video. Because Caitlin Clark isn't part of their DEI, "Woke Culture," that's why they're mistreating her the way they have. The WNBA thinks that the face of the league needs to be black, but guess what, Caitlin Clark is the face of the WNBA. They'll accept JuJu and Paige, because they'll be part of their movement. Congrats to Caitlin Clark for being the "Michael Jordan" of sports. Let's goooooo!
Paige is also from UConn.
@@alanouye5355 That is the *real* privilege.
Yes, the LPGA handled this entire event with Caitlin the way the WNBA should've. I will give credit where due, the Indiana Fever featured the event and Caitlin on their UA-cam channel. The WNBA could and should learn from this.
I agree everything I have seen from the LPGA was nothing but respect. They figured out quickly that they were holding dynamite and utilized it. That’s how you do marketing W. And yes to seeing your trip content girl.
Rachael you have changed! At the beginning of the season you were very careful and did your best to be professional about your commentary to not say anything negative even when the truth was obvious. However over the month(s) or so, you speak the eyes of truth. Which makes your content REAL. Thank you and keep up the good work.
MERCI RACHEL, Au revoir, c'est parfait!
it's a pleasure to know you are in France " Enjoy Lyon" an guys come to LONDON 🙌🏽
Absolutely spot on. I watched her from Australia and she was on one of our news bulletins. Fantastic marketing by LGPA
They will still be hating on CC next season. Too many jealous haters
Yes absolutely the right way to do it. This is how to grow the sport. Be kind and humble! The WNBA could take a great lesson from the LGPA. We agree 1000% 👍👍
So use to Caitlin Clark getting beat up on court and in the media it was almost weird to see people respecting her talents
The top problem starts in the commission’s office, fire her and the whole WNBA promotion staff asap. You gotta promote the heck out of your biggest stars, if not then you’re doing your league a disservice period.
On another channel I posted similarly, that is, how differently she is being treated by the LPGA vs WNBA. The obvious will escape because UA-cam will censure the truth. But suffice that it is character, one has it the other does not. On the LPGA tour she is truly the interloper, but they treat her with grace and awe. In her own sport where she is one of them, one of the best ones of them they treat her as an interloper.
Very mature, solid and truthful observation. There seems to be a major handicap that comes with a focus on social justice activism. There isn’t any of that cr. ap in the LPGA.
This is why we Love and Support you and your Channel. Rachel keep on them and yes an occasional vlog to get to see you in a different light would be awesome❤
Caitlin Clark - Ambassador of Women's sport.
Next year, have her participate in other events, bringing eyeballs to other sports. 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀
You hit it right on the head with this video. If the WNBA cares about any of the players then they need to up their standards. Cause they’re going to be more players like Caitlin coming to play in the league. The future players are going to bring in even more money so they need to give them their dues once they get there. You can’t silence greatness. Greatness needs to be shown. But if they are going to treat them like that then expect them to not want to stick around for long. I don’t watch golf but I’m glad Caitlin is doing something that she’s enjoying.
Thank-you for having the guts to tell the truth. Your analysis is spot-on.
100% correct. I've never watched an LPGA event in my 64 years. But when I heard CC was going to play the Pro-Am, I added the golf channel to my direct TV favorite list. It was so fun to see the crowd she generated, to hear their cheers, to see the little girls with their #22 signs and to watch CC being goofy with her jump and listen to her interviews and impromptu conversations. She is a super star! Class act.
Never watched golf but watched this! ❤😊
The Fever gave her a nice clip of the event! ❤
Rachel i salute you. All your topics are all true wherever you put Caitlin Clark she will keep shining may God bless you and Caitlin Clark in everydays of your life thank you
The only thing the W did was over price their tickets to games and in my opinion way too much. They are doing exactly the opposite thing that they should be doing. And CC still even promoted them at this event.
You hit it on the head. They normally don’t sell tickets to Pro-Am day. Not this time. Ticket sales went through the roof. They certainly don’t televise Pro-Am events. They did time. The LPGA put her on a panel to talk to the media along side of Annika. Golf Channel had extensive coverage of Caitlin leading up to the event and being at the event. They had interviews with other players talking about what it was like to have her there. The LPGA players loved it. They knew it brought so many more eyes to their event. Caitlin was getting LPGA players interested in watching and going to WNBA games now. It was a win for everyone. Too bad the WNBA chose not to get on board with all the free advertising they could have gotten.
One correction, she played 9 hole with Nelly Korda, the current #1 player in the world. The second 9 she played with Annika Sorenstam, Golf HOF and host of the tournament.
I love watching all the vids you do! You are soooo good at your job! Keeping it real. This old Memere is glad I found you on here! BTW… you are a beautiful young lady, inside and out. Keep being you 🩷
Love your straight forward approach not leaving the right message behind. Thanks
I love your thoughts Rachel Demita. You're sincerely saying it. I agree with you 100%
Minor correction: Clark played with Korda for 9 holes and then switched partners and played with golf legend Anika Sorenstam (one of, if not the, best female golfers of modern times). ProAm tournaments in golf are always big deals. Lots of people tune in to watch their favorite golfers and their favorite celebrities playing together. The purses in LPGA events are climbing because they push for this kind of exposure; the more women's leagues do things like this, the more viewers they'll get and the higher the salaries will go.
Great video and yes to the vlog because you’re gorgeous and your bf is the luckiest guy in the world 🫠
First of your vids I've seen. You SO nailed this wNBA mishandling of CC, the most popular female athlete in the US. Great work!
you are so right!
I think I saw Sheryl Swoopes and Geno Auriemma in the gallery holding up a sign saying..."Caitlin Clark Sucks"!
there was even a close-up of Caitlin's golf ball, it had no. 22 on it
lolz
The lpga also provides opportunities to volunteer during the tournaments! Its a great way to bring in fans! Not sure how the W could bring in something similar, but its such a great way to elevate fan experience!
I have never felt closer to you than after seeing you in this video. I love seeing you're as frustrated as all of us Caitlin Clark fans. You literally said, almost verbatim, what all of us have been commenting in the comment section of the LPGA site, and all the others that have been covering Caitlin's play. It's also nice to see you happy being with your husband and watching him play. Also, for sure, we want to see your vlogs of all your travels. It'll be fun to see the world through your eyes.
Rachel you're once again spot on with this. I watched a good chunk of the coverage and it was fun to watch. Caitlin Clark is a very likable woman in all aspects. I dont watch golf often but it caught my intrigue. I loved the WNBA to a degree this past seaon but the advertising, social media and especially referees were apalling all season. WNBA massively fumbled in capitalizing and it doesnt look good for them. Paige is my favorite college player right now and I'm nervous that they'll fumble with her too when it comes to capitalizing on the moment at hand. LGPA props to them for understanding what they had and made way for people to watch and they all embraced her the way a player like that shoukd be treated.
LPGA definitely know what they are doing. Pro am events are be invitation. They saw the benefit and did what should be done.
lmao NICE !!!I loved the effort at the end! It's Oh-rei-v-whah-r (au revoir) well done :)
thank you I tried 😭😭
You called it right Rachel.
You are so tight on point. The thing is, the LPGA are a class by itself comprosed of Professional LADIES as their title inplies, whereas the WNBA, I dont know what word to use, coz its unfair for the other women players, but some entitled so called "legends" are just hos. Enjoy Europe Rachel nut hope to see you back covering the Womens NCAA basketball tournament. Anyways, rant all younwant the WNBA deserve it. Take care goegeous❤
Yes, hesitancy is a word - it's also an accurate description of what the WNBA did. They seemed to stop acknowledging Caitlin when some current/former players and analysts expressed envy by saying that giving her so much attention was disrespectful to other current and former players (which is ridiculous, as other current players were endlessly praised all season long). I can't see them holding Juju or even Paige back like they did to Caitlin - they'll most likely be fully embraced, but time will tell. As an older fan that had been waiting for the W to take off like it did this season, I felt it was a massive disservice to the league to stifle Caitlin's greatness....because it grossly limited the league from achieving the full opportunity for potential growth that they had before them. They're lucky many of the newer fans are so invested and loyal to Caitlin/became fans of the Fever and other players (appreciated other aspects of the league that the league didn't diminish), or they would've lost all of the new momentum they'd gained. The LPGA understood how Caitlin being there could help grow their league - and wisely didn't waste the opportunity.
CC should be allowed to bring her 9 iron from the LPGA back onto the Court of The "W".. that'll stop anymore Carrington or Chennedy Carter incidents
Your commentary completely nailed it 👍⛳🏀
Funny Your Left OUT ANNIKA ........the BEST LADY GOLFER of All TIME !!!
Wow,the perfect video at the perfect time! Kudos!❤
Hi from Australia Rachel love your podcast you are so unbiased, knowledgeable and discuss the relevant aspects of not just the players but sports in general
Keep up the great work you do ❤️
Exactly... the W needs to be in full on damage control mode at this point... but no...
I was very excited to have a new sport to watch and tell people about. Now, my hope is that she plays overseas and in a league without unprovoked attacks and open jealousy. W should have stepped in... lost me when they didn't.
Bless you Rachael 🙏🏽 for protecting CC🌹
You're absolutely right.
Not only wnba, nike, gatorade, nba and many others have said and posted NOTHING!
Hope you enjoyed the game. Isn't it great that winners secure in their abilities can appreciate the abilities of other winners?
Well said
You are AWESOME and 100% correct
I hope CC had a good time golfing...it looked liked the golf pros ALL had a good time and enjoyed having her drop by for a visit and bringing her friends.
Go CC.
you're 100% correct!
No toxic Clark fans because there are no black LPGA golfers coincidence?
You go girl!
Brittany Lincicome always sends good vibes. Hope she got her basketball signed! Shout out to Annika for being a great ambassador for women sports and welcoming Caitlin fans! Korda was wonderful as usual, and we really enjoyed seeing the other golf pros join in. Win win for everyone ❤
I loved that, careful with an uncontrolled ball ..😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣