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Nelly Korda made a surprise St. Andrews visit after her Old Course heartbreak

Nelly Korda made a surprise St. Andrews visit after her Old Course heartbreak

Despite a disappointing end to the Women’s Open, Nelly Korda has shown her determination and resilience by returning to St. Andrews to walk the course. After her heartbreaking finish on the 12th hole, where she admitted to “messing up,” Korda is keen to learn from her experience and gain a positive perspective. “I just need to be tougher mentally and learn from this,” she said during her visit. “It’s a beautiful place with amazing fans. I can’t wait to come back and play better next time.”

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‘I messed up’: Nelly Korda’s brutal finish costs her Women’s Open title shot at St. Andrews

‘I messed up’: Nelly Korda’s brutal finish costs her Women’s Open title shot at St. Andrews

Nelly Korda succumbed to the pressure of St. Andrews’ infamous 12th hole during a disappointing end to the Women’s Open. In a post-match interview, a visibly upset Korda admitted her “mess up” on the infamous hole ultimately cost her the title.

Korda’s iron shot found a deceptive lie, leaving her in trouble. Desperate to stay in contention, she fought back, making a critical par putt. However, the damage had been done, and Korda’s hopes of winning the tournament were shattered.

“I messed up. That shot wasn’t what we expected,” said Korda, trying to compose herself. “I had to make the putt. I had to get on with it. I’m not going to cry about it. It’s just golf.”

Despite the setback, Korda remained determined to finish the tournament on a high note, acknowledging that the “golf gods” had been on her side to some extent.

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