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BELLEAIR, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 14: Nelly Korda (R) is congratulated by her sister Jessica Korda following the final round of the Pelican Women’s Championship at Pelican Golf Club on November 14, 2021 in Belleair, Florida. Nelly won the event with a birdie on the first play-off hole. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
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BELLEAIR, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 14: Nelly Korda (R) is congratulated by her sister Jessica Korda following the final round of the Pelican Women’s Championship at Pelican Golf Club on November 14, 2021 in Belleair, Florida. Nelly won the event with a birdie on the first play-off hole. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
While Nelly Korda may have missed out on her second Major, the 24-year-old enthralled many with her performance during the Chevron Championship. Korda finished third behind Lilia Vu and Angel Yin, taking home $347,974 in winnings.
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Professional golfers have very hectic schedules, which is why players like Korda deserve day-offs from time to time. However, when she is not playing, the LPGA sensation loves to occupy herself with this unexpected activity.
Nelly Korda’s day off plans are a bit out of the ordinary
Korda hails from a family of well-known athletes and shares a fantastic bond with her older sister and fellow LPGA star, Jessica Korda. In the past, the sisters have offered a glimpse into their day-to-day lives. However, it was Nelly Korda’s guilty pleasure that incited a hysterical reaction from her sister.
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EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE – JULY 20: Nelly Korda of USA looks on prior to The Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club on July 20, 2022 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Speaking to Golf Digest for their “Off Court with…” series, the 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship shared that she loved people-watching on her day off. “I have a pair of binoculars, and I people watch!” said the world no. 1. “It’s super weird but that’s what I do.”
Her unique habit amused the older Korda sister, who hilariously quipped, “You’re one of THOSE people.” Both the Korda sisters competed at the recently-ended Chevron Championship. While Nelly Korda finished at third, Jessica Korda finished T28. The latter walked away with $38,933 in winnings.
Nelly Korda returns to world no. 1
Nelly Korda may not have won the major, but she walked away with another massive achievement in the bag. With her solo third finish, the Olympic gold medal winner returned to world no. 1 for the first time since November. She toppled New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, who missed the cut at the year’s first LPGA major.
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KAWAGOE, JAPAN – AUGUST 07: Nelly Korda of Team United States waves after securing the gold medal on the 18th green during the final round of the Women’s Individual Stroke Play on day fifteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Kasumigaseki Country Club on August 07, 2021 in Kawagoe, Japan. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
This is Korda’s fourth time at the top of the world rankings. She also shed some light on her achievement while speaking to the press after the 2023 Chevron Championship ended. “It would have been obviously very nice to win the major, as well, but I think being World No. 1 is very rewarding,” she expressed. “The rankings at the end of the day tell you the consistent play you’re playing.”
Korda will return to action in the upcoming JM Eagle LA Championship, which will take place in the Willshire Country Club in Los Angeles.
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What do you think of Korda’s unique hobby? What was your favorite moment from the Chevron Championship? Let us know in the comments below.
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