Two things happened on past Sunday: Team USA won the Solheim Cup after 3 editions, and Nelly Korda ended her Solheim Cup drought. The 26-year-old was instrumental in Team USA’s victory, showcasing her composure and clutch mentality. She won 16 out of the 30 holes she played on Friday, which is the highest number of holes won in a single day since at least 2015. World #1 gained 7.5 strokes on the field during her afternoon four-ball match on the first day, and even skipper Lewis found it “pretty impressive” as “it’s the highest [the stats team has] ever seen a single session that they have worked.”
On Sunday, she lost her Singles match against Europe’s Charley Hull but she thanked her for “humbling a** whooping.” Now that the biennial event is over, golfers will go back to playing against each other without the patriotic feeling but what is next on Nelly Korda’s agenda?
Korda will now turn her attention towards the Kroger Queen City Championship scheduled from September 19-22. The tournament will be held at TPC River’s Bend in Cincinnati, Ohio, and the golfers are fighting for the biggest share of the $2 million prize purse. The world number 1 will be looking to dethrone current champion, Australian Minjee Lee. Last year, she did not play in the event but with the overall season Korda has had so far, she will be expected to carry the momentum to Maineville.
Korda has shown remarkable improvements in various facets of her game in 2024. Like her driving accuracy. Korda has been known for her strong drives; however, she has struggled with her accuracy on some occasions. Like in the final round of the 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, where she had to sacrifice the chance to go for a birdie at the par-4 15th hole because of a mishit shot that ended up in the rough. However, she salvaged the situation and went on to win. During the Solheim Cup, she consistently found fairways in the afternoon four-ball session and set up the perfect approach shot, which was crucial to pull off from a strategic point of view.
