Now-healthy Korda on hunt for second major
Nelly Korda gained 4 titles in 2021 and figured there would be more to arrive this 12 months.
But a health and fitness scare adjusted the complexion of the year for the world’s No.3 player. She was diagnosed with a blood clot in mid-March and underwent surgical procedures.
When she opens perform Thursday in the Evian Championship in France, Korda will be on the study course for just the fifth time given that returning from a almost 4-month absence.
“I surely experienced to reassess almost everything,” Korda stated all through a information meeting for the major party on Wednesday.
“I was not even absolutely sure when I would appear again, of course, immediately after everything that happened.
“I am just pleased I’m here. I performed some solid golfing and worked challenging considering the fact that I’ve been in a position to play. I go into just about every party wanting to contend, seeking to gain. I know that a ton of girls have a lot extra rounds less than their belts, and I just appreciate every spherical that I have obtained to engage in this 12 months.”
Korda has 3 top rated-10 finishes in the modern 4 activities she played. She even tied for second at the Meijer LPGA Basic – a further big – but fell quick in a a few-way playoff that integrated winner Jennifer Kupcho and Ireland’s Leona Maguire.
Korda, who turns 24 on July 28, returned to the LPGA Tour at a time when majors dot the routine.
“I assume I played like two regular events and two majors,” Korda explained.
“… Yeah, this is the fifth since coming back and it’s a big once again.
“I recognize it a good deal extra remaining listed here. Just after getting out for so lengthy, I come to feel like your appreciation for currently being capable to travel and perform golf grows a small little bit additional, so I guess in a feeling refreshed of course and pleased to be below.”
Korda has 1 significant title on the resume. That arrived approximately 13 months in the past when she won the Women’s PGA Championship in Atlanta , and the objective this week is to claim selection two.
“I wouldn’t be listed here if I was not hungry to earn yet another major,” Korda explained.
“Of course that is a thing I want to incorporate to my listing.”
Korda is a seven-time winner on the LPGA Tour, and also gained the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics previous August.
Korda’s more mature sister, Jessica, is ranked No.14 in the earth.