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Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Swedish golfer Maja Stark won her first major title at the U.S. Women’s Open, finishing two shots ahead of Nelly Korda, with a final score of 7-under 281, marking her as the third Swede to win the event.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC Sports
Nelly Korda overcame a challenging front nine with a 40 to finish strong at the US Women's Open, making crucial birdies on the final holes to stay in contention and seek her first win of the season and her first US Women's Open title.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC Sports
Nelly Korda shot a 5-under 67 in Round 2 of the US Women's Open, making seven birdies and moving up the leaderboard, as she aims for her first win of the year. She improved her putting and iron play, positioning herself well for the weekend.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
Nelly Korda made seven birdies and shot a 5-under 67 in Round 2 of the U.S. Women's Open, moving up the leaderboard and tying for second place as play was suspended due to weather. She improved her putting performance and is aiming for her first win of the year in this major tournament.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
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.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Nelly Korda, the world's No. 1 golfer, recently participated in a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot, describing the experience as "amazing" and a chance to step outside her comfort zone. The shoot took place in Boca Raton, Florida, and Korda praised the crew and editor MJ Day. Despite her off-course activities, Korda remains focused on her golf career, recently competing in The Annika tournament after a two-month break. She expressed satisfaction with her performance, finishing two strokes off the lead in her first event since September.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Athletic
Caitlin Clark, a prominent WNBA player, participated in a pro-am event at the LPGA Tour's Pelican Golf Club, drawing a large crowd of fans. Despite being a 16 handicap, Clark impressed with her athleticism and clubhead speed, though her swing was noted to have common amateur flaws. Playing alongside top golfers like Nelly Korda and Annika Sorenstam, Clark enjoyed the experience, highlighting her interest in competitive golf. Her presence brought youthful energy to the event, showcasing her influence beyond basketball.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Athlon Sports
WNBA star Caitlin Clark participated in a pro-am golf event with top golfer Nelly Korda at Pelican Golf Club, enjoying the experience despite being an amateur golfer. Clark praised Korda's skills and was surprised with a sweatshirt gift from the LPGA, fulfilling a request she made three years ago. Clark, who had a historic rookie season in the WNBA, is taking a break from basketball, attending various events, and spending time with legendary golfer Annika Sörenstam.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Caitlin Clark, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, participated in the ANNIKA Pro-Am golf event at Pelican Golf Club, playing alongside top golfers like Nelly Korda and Annika Sörenstam. Despite her inexperience, Clark impressed with her putting and approach shots, while also engaging with fans who wore her jersey. Although she struggled with accuracy, Clark enjoyed the experience and plans to refocus on basketball as she prepares for her sophomore season with the Indiana Fever.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
WNBA star Caitlin Clark participated in the LPGA's Annika pro-am event, drawing significant attention and boosting ticket sales. Playing alongside world No. 1 Nelly Korda, Clark showcased her golfing skills despite some challenges, impressing both fans and fellow players. The event highlighted Clark's influence in promoting women's sports and her potential in golf, with advice from Annika Sorenstam to continue playing to improve her game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
LPGA star Nelly Korda, currently ranked world No. 1 in women's golf, will be featured in the upcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, set for release in May. Korda, who has six tour victories this season, is expected to return to competition soon after recovering from a minor neck injury. She also made headlines earlier this year by attending the Met Gala.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Nelly Korda missed the cut at the U.S. Women's Open after a disastrous 10 on the par-3 12th hole in her first round. Despite a second-round 70, she finished at 10 over par, two strokes outside the cut line. Korda struggled with her tee shots and hit only 13 of 28 fairways and 20 of 36 greens in regulation. She was joined by several other notable players who also missed the cut.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Sports Illustrated
World No. 1 Nelly Korda missed the cut at the U.S. Women's Open after a disastrous seven-over 10 on the par 3 12th hole, ending her hopes of contention despite a dominant season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer, had a disastrous start at the US Women's Open, shooting a septuple-bogey on a par-three and finishing the first round 10-over 80, leaving her 12 shots behind leader Yuka Saso. Despite three birdies in her closing nine holes, Korda faces a tough challenge to make it to the weekend.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
Nelly Korda, the world No. 1 golfer, posted a career-worst 10-over 80 in the first round of the 2024 U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club, effectively playing herself out of the championship. This marks her second consecutive 80 in the U.S. Open, following a similar performance at Pebble Beach last year. Despite a few birdies, Korda's round was marred by multiple bogeys and a disastrous 10 on a par-3 hole. She acknowledged it was a bad day and remains unlikely to make the cut.