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Meijer LPGA, Golf Damen Classic for Simply Give Nelly Korda of Bradenton, Florida waits on the 3rd green during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, MI, USA on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Belmont Michigan United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAmyxLemusx originalFilename:lemus-meijerlp220619_npP6m.jpg
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Meijer LPGA, Golf Damen Classic for Simply Give Nelly Korda of Bradenton, Florida waits on the 3rd green during the final round of the Meijer LPGA Classic golf tournament at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, MI, USA on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Belmont Michigan United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xAmyxLemusx originalFilename:lemus-meijerlp220619_npP6m.jpg
LPGA Tour legend Nelly Korda is known for her spectacular shots on the field. However, she didn’t have a very successful season last season. Saving herself from complete disappointment, Korda won the Pelican Women’s Championship towards the end. But recently, after competing with golf stars including Brooke Henderson in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Korda revealed details of her toughest moments in the game.
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After double-crossing a couple of iron shots during the game this week, Korda couldn’t believe her own performance. And according to her reaction to her shots, it has probably been a long time since something like this happened to the golfer. Finishing 5 shots behind Brooke Henderson, who lifted the trophy for the tournament, Korda made it to a solo-fourth end!
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November 13, 2022, Belleair, Florida, USA: Professional golfer Nelly Korda watches the ball at hole 18 during the Pelican Women s Championship at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair on Sunday, November 13, 2022. Belleair USA – ZUMAs70_ 0193905170st Copyright: xIvyxCeballox
“I just wasn’t hitting it good,” Korda said in her post-match press conference at Lake Nona. “I just wasn’t executing my shots well…was leaving myself really long putts typically I wouldn’t.” Well, it was evident that the golf pro was not content with the outcome of the game.
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NAPLES, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 20: Nelly Korda reacts to a bogey putt on the second hole during the third round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf on November 20, 2021 in Naples, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Nonetheless, the conversation also reached a point where Korda explained how despite making great saves, she struggled with something specific. When asked what she needed to work on, here’s what she said:
“Probably my iron play. I was very, very, very disappointed with it this week. And my putting. I think my putting. I made some good saves this week… So making the birdie putts, that’s kind of where I struggled and that’s where I need to improve.” But being the optimistic human she has always been, Korda said she was extremely excited about working on her skills.
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Despite all the rough games last year, Korda is trying her best to make a strong comeback. And as of now, it is just the beginning of this season, which means the golfer will have enough chances to prove herself on the field. Moreover, the best part is that Korda is well aware of her weaknesses and is willing to work on them firsthand.
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