Caitlin Clark and the young GOLFers shocked the community with a $1 million donation to save an abandoned house—but what they’re turning it into is what’s got people talking
SHOCKING MOVE: Caitlin Clark and Young Golfers Drop $1 Million to Save an Abandoned House — What They’re Turning It Into Has the Whole Community Talking!
In a surprise act of generosity and vision, Caitlin Clark, the basketball phenom, has teamed up with a group of rising young golfers to donate a jaw-dropping $1 million to purchase and renovate an abandoned house on the edge of Des Moines. But it’s not just the donation that’s got everyone buzzing — it’s what they’re transforming it into that has the whole town talking.
According to local sources, the house — once a boarded-up, crumbling eyesore left untouched for nearly a decade — is being completely reimagined as “The Spark House”, a youth-focused sports and leadership center for underserved kids.
The goal? To give children from all backgrounds a safe place to train, learn, and dream big.
“It’s not about basketball or golf. It’s about giving kids access, opportunity, and a sense of community,” Clark said at a pop-up press event outside the property. “This house used to be forgotten. Now, it’s going to be full of hope.”
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The Spark House will feature:
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A mini indoor court and putting green
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Study rooms with free tutoring and internet access
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Workshops hosted by pro athletes and coaches
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Mental health support and mentorship programs
The young golfers who partnered with Clark — several of whom are local tournament winners and junior champions — said the idea came after a youth tournament where they discussed the lack of training facilities for kids who couldn’t afford private clubs or camps.
“We all knew we had to do something. Caitlin just made the impossible possible,” said 14-year-old golf prodigy Mason Hill.
The project has caught the attention of national news outlets, professional athletes, and even major brands looking to sponsor future programs at the center. Social media is calling the move “the most inspiring story of the year,” with fans praising Clark not just as an athlete, but as a true leader of her generation.
Construction is already underway, with The Spark House set to open its doors this fall.
