The LPGA accused of making a big mistake with Nelly Korda following her seventh win of the season
The LPGA probably could not have asked for a better week at The ANNIKA, with Caitlin Clark bringing all kinds of attention to the Pro-Am before Nelly Korda went on to secure her seventh win of the season at Pelican Golf Club.
Korda was in the final group on both Saturday and Sunday. And the world number one made five birdies on the spin down the stretch in the final round to win by three in Florida. Even Charley Hull was blown away by Korda’s run as the European finished in a tie for second.
It was not a flawless week for the event. Korda was disappointed to finish her third round in darkness, while Hull labelled the levels of slow play ‘ridiculous’ after her final round was not far away from lasting six hours.
The LPGA criticised as Nelly Korda wins The ANNIKA
And perhaps there is a reason why some lack faith in the LPGA to resolve the issue. Speaking after the event, Beth Ann Nichols told Golf Channel that the LPGA appear to be letting so much momentum slip through their grasp, particularly when it comes to capitalising on the interest in their best player.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“So it doesn’t feel like it did when Carolyn Bivens was commissioner and we’re worrying about if the tour’s going to survive, Mollie Marcoux Samaan said last year this was a period of transformational growth for the tour, and yes, purses are up, mostly due to the five majors, but overall, it really doesn’t feel like we’re seeing an uptake in the number of folks covering the tour week to week, or really breaking into that mainstream conversation.
“Yes, Nelly Korda did the Met Gala, yes, she did the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, and those are big steps getting into that arena, but it still feels that she’s not a household name domestically speaking. I’m hoping if there could be a vision that could be articulated, I think a lot of people are struggling with where the tour’s trying to go in terms of a vision.”
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Korda seemed to previously be reluctant to be front and centre in the spotlight. But 2024 has perhaps provided an indication that the 26-year-old is ready to embrace being the biggest name in the women’s game right now.
It was even suggested that it was surprising how Korda let herself go at the Solheim Cup; dancing to the first tee ahead of her Sunday singles match with Hull and embracing the superb atmosphere at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
The LPGA accused of making a big mistake with Nelly Korda following her seventh win of the season
The LPGA probably could not have asked for a better week at The ANNIKA, with Caitlin Clark bringing all kinds of attention to the Pro-Am before Nelly Korda went on to secure her seventh win of the season at Pelican Golf Club.
Korda was in the final group on both Saturday and Sunday. And the world number one made five birdies on the spin down the stretch in the final round to win by three in Florida. Even Charley Hull was blown away by Korda’s run as the European finished in a tie for second.
It was not a flawless week for the event. Korda was disappointed to finish her third round in darkness, while Hull labelled the levels of slow play ‘ridiculous’ after her final round was not far away from lasting six hours.
The LPGA criticised as Nelly Korda wins The ANNIKA
And perhaps there is a reason why some lack faith in the LPGA to resolve the issue. Speaking after the event, Beth Ann Nichols told Golf Channel that the LPGA appear to be letting so much momentum slip through their grasp, particularly when it comes to capitalising on the interest in their best player.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“So it doesn’t feel like it did when Carolyn Bivens was commissioner and we’re worrying about if the tour’s going to survive, Mollie Marcoux Samaan said last year this was a period of transformational growth for the tour, and yes, purses are up, mostly due to the five majors, but overall, it really doesn’t feel like we’re seeing an uptake in the number of folks covering the tour week to week, or really breaking into that mainstream conversation.
“Yes, Nelly Korda did the Met Gala, yes, she did the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, and those are big steps getting into that arena, but it still feels that she’s not a household name domestically speaking. I’m hoping if there could be a vision that could be articulated, I think a lot of people are struggling with where the tour’s trying to go in terms of a vision.”
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Korda seemed to previously be reluctant to be front and centre in the spotlight. But 2024 has perhaps provided an indication that the 26-year-old is ready to embrace being the biggest name in the women’s game right now.
It was even suggested that it was surprising how Korda let herself go at the Solheim Cup; dancing to the first tee ahead of her Sunday singles match with Hull and embracing the superb atmosphere at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
The LPGA accused of making a big mistake with Nelly Korda following her seventh win of the season
The LPGA probably could not have asked for a better week at The ANNIKA, with Caitlin Clark bringing all kinds of attention to the Pro-Am before Nelly Korda went on to secure her seventh win of the season at Pelican Golf Club.
Korda was in the final group on both Saturday and Sunday. And the world number one made five birdies on the spin down the stretch in the final round to win by three in Florida. Even Charley Hull was blown away by Korda’s run as the European finished in a tie for second.
It was not a flawless week for the event. Korda was disappointed to finish her third round in darkness, while Hull labelled the levels of slow play ‘ridiculous’ after her final round was not far away from lasting six hours.
The LPGA criticised as Nelly Korda wins The ANNIKA
And perhaps there is a reason why some lack faith in the LPGA to resolve the issue. Speaking after the event, Beth Ann Nichols told Golf Channel that the LPGA appear to be letting so much momentum slip through their grasp, particularly when it comes to capitalising on the interest in their best player.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“No, quite frankly, I think there’s a feeling amongst a lot of folks in and around the tour – and I’m not just talking about media, but players, cheque-writers – a lot of folks are feeling that the tour’s not capitalising on this moment,” she said.
“The LPGA is turning 75 years old, it should be leading the pack here for women’s sports. And it just doesn’t feel like the LPGA’s on the forefront of anything. And the fact is it’s quite the contrary; not actually capitalising on the moments that we’re seeing in all of women’s sports.
“So it doesn’t feel like it did when Carolyn Bivens was commissioner and we’re worrying about if the tour’s going to survive, Mollie Marcoux Samaan said last year this was a period of transformational growth for the tour, and yes, purses are up, mostly due to the five majors, but overall, it really doesn’t feel like we’re seeing an uptake in the number of folks covering the tour week to week, or really breaking into that mainstream conversation.
“Yes, Nelly Korda did the Met Gala, yes, she did the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues, and those are big steps getting into that arena, but it still feels that she’s not a household name domestically speaking. I’m hoping if there could be a vision that could be articulated, I think a lot of people are struggling with where the tour’s trying to go in terms of a vision.”
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Korda starting to embrace her superstar status – but needs to be given the platform by the LPGA
Korda seemed to previously be reluctant to be front and centre in the spotlight. But 2024 has perhaps provided an indication that the 26-year-old is ready to embrace being the biggest name in the women’s game right now.
It was even suggested that it was surprising how Korda let herself go at the Solheim Cup; dancing to the first tee ahead of her Sunday singles match with Hull and embracing the superb atmosphere at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
