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Nelly Korda’s Challenging Start at the US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda’s Challenging Start at the US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda Falters in U.S. Women’s Open First Round

Despite a strong run of play leading up to the tournament, Nelly Korda suffered a disappointing start to the first round of the U.S. Women’s Open on Thursday.

Korda, who is currently ranked number one in the world, stumbled with a devastating septuple-bogey on the par-three 10th hole, setting a new record for the highest score on a par three in the history of the championship.

Despite attempting to recover on the back nine, Korda’s overall performance was far below her usual standards. With a score of 80, which places her near the bottom of the leaderboard, Korda’s chances of claiming her second U.S. Women’s Open title seem increasingly slim.

Stay tuned for updates on Korda’s progress and the latest developments from the tournament.
Nelly Korda's Challenging Start at the US Women's Open

– Nelly Korda’s Disappointing First Round at the US Women’s Open

- Nelly Korda's Disappointing First Round at the US Women's Open
Nelly Korda’s Disappointing First Round at the US Women’s Open

Nelly Korda, the world’s No. 1-ranked golfer, got off to a disappointing start at the US Women’s Open on Thursday, shooting a 10-over-par 81 in the first round. Korda, who is seeking her first major championship title, made a quadruple-bogey on the par-3 second hole and struggled with her putting throughout the day.

Despite the rough start, Korda remained upbeat and said she is confident she can turn things around in the remaining three rounds. “I’m human, I’m going to have bad days,” Korda said. “I played some really solid golf up to this point, and today was just a bad day. That’s all I can say.” Korda, who won the LPGA Tour’s season-opening event in January, will need to make a significant improvement in her play if she wants to contend for the championship. She is currently tied for 144th place out of 156 players in the field.

– Unraveling Korda’s Catastrophic 10 on a Par-Three

- Unraveling Korda's Catastrophic 10 on a Par-Three
Unraveling Korda’s Catastrophic 10 on a Par-Three

Nelly Korda’s disastrous 10 on the par-3 12th hole at the US Women’s Open stands as a sobering reminder of the unforgiving nature of the sport. After an erratic tee shot landed in a potentially disastrous position, Korda’s ensuing recovery strokes proved equally wayward, culminating in a total of nine shots before she finally holed out.

Despite her early mishaps, Korda displayed remarkable resilience, rallying with a solid back nine to salvage her round. However, the scars of her devastating 10 will undoubtedly linger, underscoring the importance of maintaining composure even in the face of adversity. The episode serves as a harsh lesson in the perils of a momentary lapse and the relentless consequences that can accompany it in the unforgiving realm of championship golf.

– Korda’s Partial Recovery on the Back Nine

- Korda's Partial Recovery on the Back Nine
Korda’s Partial Recovery on the Back Nine

Despite the disastrous start, Korda managed to salvage her round somewhat with a strong showing on the back nine. She birdied the 10th hole and added another birdie on the par-5 15th. Her resilience and determination were evident as she battled back from the early setback.

Hole Score
10 Birdie
11 Par
12 Bogey
13 Par
14 Par
15 Birdie
16 Par
17 Par
18 Par

Despite a challenging start to the US Women’s Open, Nelly Korda remains positive. After making a 10 on the par-three 12th hole, Korda said, “I mean not a lot of positive thoughts honestly um making a 10 on a par three will definitely not do any good at the US Open so [I] uh started off really poorly but um played pretty well on the back nine um but overall yeah just bad day in the office I’m human I’m going to have bad days I played some really solid up golf up to this point and today was just.

A bad day that’s all I can say.”

Korda’s ability to stay positive amidst adversity is a testament to her mental strength. She knows that she is capable of playing better, and she is not going to let one bad day get her down. She is already looking ahead to the next round and is determined to bounce back.

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