Nelly Korda Seeks Redemption at Women's PGA After U.S. Open Heartbreak
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Nelly Korda, the world's number one ranked golfer, arrives at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas, this week with a burning desire to move forward after a painful near-miss at the U.S. Women's Open.
Korda's runner-up finish at Erin Hills a few weeks ago was a bittersweet experience. After years of struggling at the U.S. Open, she finally put herself in contention to win, only to see her chances slip away due to some missed putts and untimely bogeys on Sunday. She finished two shots behind the champion, Maja Stark.
"Just an absolute heartbreaker," Korda said after the U.S. Open. "But that’s golf."
The U.S. Women's Open is a title that Korda has dreamed of winning since she was a teenager. While Erin Hills exposed some vulnerabilities in her putting game, her overall performance was impressive. She led the field in Strokes Gained: Driving and was third in SG: Approach.
Now, Korda faces a new challenge at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco. She is focused on winning her third major championship. The experience at Erin Hills has only fueled her hunger for success.
"I think it just makes you hungrier," Korda said of her U.S. Open finish. "For me, I hate making mistakes, and you kind of learn from them."
Korda's Putting Woes
While Korda excelled in other aspects of her game at the U.S. Open, her putting was a significant weakness. Improving her performance on the greens will be crucial if she hopes to contend at the Women's PGA Championship.
Facing the Field at PGA Frisco
Korda will face a tough field of competitors at PGA Frisco, but she remains confident in her abilities. She is determined to learn from her mistakes at the U.S. Open and come back stronger than ever.
