Nelly Korda, the former Women’s PGA Championship winner and current world golf No. 1, showcased her exceptional skills on moving day at the AIG Women’s Open, escalating her position on the leaderboard. Despite starting the weekend tied for 28th place and nine shots behind Ally Ewing’s lead, Korda’s impressive performance with a 3-under 67 has propelled her into contention for the final major of the year.
Currently standing at 4-under par for the tournament, Korda finds herself just four shots behind the leader, Ewing, who saw her five-shot advantage dwindle over the weekend. A remarkable round by Korda has brought her closer to the top, demonstrating her unwavering determination and skill.
The round could have been even better for the former champion of the Women’s PGA Championship. Korda began with two birdies in the first three holes, ultimately carding an impressive front nine score of 32. Additionally, she made a significant move up the leaderboard on the par-5 11th by chipping in for an eagle from the rough just off the green, pushing her to an impressive 6-under and securing the solo 2nd place.
However, a couple of consecutive bogeys on the par-4 13th and par-4 14th halted Korda’s momentum momentarily. Nevertheless, she managed to recover with a birdie on the 16th hole, concluding her round with a bogey-5 on the 18th to finish 3-under for the day.
Currently at T9 with several other competitors, Korda’s performance remains strong, especially with Ewing’s struggles on Saturday as she went 2-over through 13 holes. The challenges posed by the Walton Heath golf course have been evident throughout the tournament, affecting even rising golf star Rose Zhang, who recorded a 3-over score on Saturday, pushing her to 2-over for the competition and likely preventing her from securing a top-10 finish in a major for the first time in her professional career.
As the AIG Women’s Open continues to unfold, the stage is set for a thrilling and unpredictable finish. With Korda’s impressive surge up the leaderboard, fans and spectators eagerly await the final rounds to witness who will emerge victorious in this year’s final major tournament.
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