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sports1 year ago

Nelly Korda Clinches 7th LPGA Title of 2024 at The Annika

Nelly Korda secured her seventh LPGA Tour title of the year by winning The Annika with a final round of 3-under 67, marking her first competition in nearly two months. Korda's victory, highlighted by five consecutive birdies on the back nine, makes her the first player to win seven times in a season since 2011. Charley Hull, who led initially, finished tied for second. Korda's win also boosts her earnings over $4 million for the year, with a chance to nearly double it at the upcoming CME Group Tour Championship.

sports1 year ago

Charley Hull's Viral Smoking Moment Sparks Cult Hero Status at U.S. Women's Open

Charley Hull became a viral sensation at the US Women's Open after being photographed smoking a cigarette while signing an autograph. Despite finishing 10 strokes behind the winner, Hull's candid moments with fans and her humorous responses gained her significant attention and 70,000 new Instagram followers. Hull admitted she smokes when stressed, although she dislikes the habit.

sports2 years ago

Controversy Erupts as Women's Open Disrupted by Climate Protestors

Charley Hull, the runner-up in the Women's British Open, criticized environmental protesters who disrupted the final round of the tournament, calling them "a bunch of idiots." Hull, who suffers from asthma, expressed her displeasure with the thick smoke caused by the protesters' flares. She questioned the protesters' methods, pointing out that they likely drove to the event. The group responsible for the disruption, XR Money Rebellion, targeted the tournament's primary sponsor, AIG, due to its alleged contribution to climate issues. Despite the disruption, play was not delayed, and five protesters were arrested. Hull, a fan favorite, finished as the runner-up for the second time in her last three majors.