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Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Nelly Korda Shoots 'Painful' Even Par at LPGA's Third Major
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Nelly Korda arrived at the 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship as one of the heavy favorites to win the title. However, before the event began, she alarmed the golf world by announcing a new neck injury. The World No. 1 assured fans that she would be ready to play in the Frisco PGA Championship, and she was. Unfortunately, not everything went smoothly, and Korda confirmed that her pain has not entirely disappeared, although she didn't seem overly concerned about it: "It [her neck] is better, yeah. Getting better every day, which is nice," she said after her first round performance. "Just because I injured it last year, whenever I do injure my neck it takes a little bit longer than normal." Nelly Korda of the United States watches a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 19,... Nelly Korda of the United States watches a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 19, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. MoreKorda said that although she doesn't feel constant pain, it does occur at very inopportune times. "Just with rotation. And hard to sleep at night, too, just kind of get comfortable," she said. The two-time major champion said she had experienced this type of discomfort earlier in the season, specifically at the T-Mobile Match Play in Las Vegas. She said that she also played through the pain at that event. Nelly Korda has been dealing with neck discomfort since the end of last season. She first reported the injury last October, which forced her to miss the LPGA Tour's second Asian swing. Korda returned to work in November, winning The Annika, her seventh title of the season, and finishing tied for fifth at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Apparently, her neck discomfort didn't cause her too much trouble during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She carded two birdies and two bogeys to finish tied for 15th at even par, four strokes behind leader Jeeno Thitikul. Coincidentally, Thitikul is one of Korda's group mates in the event. Korda has played in nine tournaments this season without missing a cut. She has maintained her high level of play but hasn't come even close to the results she achieved last season. She is still seeking her first win of 2025, though she has finished second twice, including at the U.S. Women's Open six weeks ago. More Golf: Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie, Earns Spot in US Jr Amateur in Dramatic Fashion
San Francisco Chronicle
7 days ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for her first victory in 6 years
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic for a share of the third-round lead with five others in a bid to win for the first time in just over six years. Thompson shot a 4-under 68, rebounding with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 after driving into the water and making a bogey on the par-5 14th. 'Not my best ball-striking day,' Thompson said.' But I scrambled very well and stayed positive, patient, and that's what it's kind of all about.' At 11-under 205 at Blythefield County Club, she was tied with Nanna Koerstz Madsen (68), Madelene Sagstrom (67), Sofia Garcia (68), Hye-Jin Choi (69) and Carlota Ciganda (69). Thompson was back on top a year after losing a playoff to Lilia Vu on the tree-lined course. 'Everybody is going to come out swinging,' Thompson said. 'Good weather tomorrow, so I know birdies will have to be made and I'll have to go pin-seeking. I will hope for the best, go out there and embrace the opportunity, and really love on the fans.' The 30-year-old from Florida won the last of her 11 LPGA Tour titles in early June 2019 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. She's making her sixth start of the season in a part-time tour schedule, and also is set to play next week in the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Koerstz Madsen bogeyed the final two holes to lose a two-stroke lead. 'The positive thing is now I feel what's going on when I get a little nervous, so I can work on what I need to be focusing on tomorrow,' Koerstz Madsen. 'Because I'm definitely going to be nervous tomorrow.' Garcia had the lead at 13 under after 12 holes, then bogeyed the next three. 'I'm happy I was able to get it back together,' Garcia said. 'Made a really good chip out on 16. Was able to have a good finish.' Choi missed a 5-foot birdie putt on 18 in the final group. Sagstrom, the T-Mobile Match Play winner in Las Vegas in April, had an eagle-birdie-eagle burst on Nos. 4-6. 'I always try to attack the course,' Sagstrom said." I think I do play quite aggressive. I think this course, it demands shots." ___
7 days ago
- Sport
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for her first victory in 6 years
BELMONT, Mich. -- Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic for a share of the third-round lead with five others in her bid to win for the first time in just over six years. Thompson shot a 4-under 68, rebounding with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 after driving into the water and making a bogey on the par-5 14th. She's in contention at Blythefield County Club a year after losing a playoff to Lilia Vu on the tree-lined course. At 11-under 205, Thompson was tied with Nanna Koerstz Madsen (68), Madelene Sagstrom (67), Sofia Garcia (68), Hye-Jin Choi (69) and Carlota Ciganda (69). Thompson is making her sixth start of the season in a part-time tour schedule, and also is set to play next week in the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Frisco, Texas. The 30-year-old from Florida won the last of her 11 LPGA Tour titles in early June 2019 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. Koerstz Madsen bogeyed the final two holes to lose a two-stroke lead, while Garcia had the lead at 13 under after 12 holes, then bogeyed the next three. Choi missed a 5-foot birdie putt on 18 in the final group. Sagstrom, the T-Mobile Match Play winner in Las Vegas in April, had an eagle-birdie-eagle burst on Nos. 4-6. Karis Davidson was 9 under after a 71. Megan Khang (69) was another stroke back with Chanettee Wannasaen (69), Bronte Law (71) and Celine Boutier (72).
Hamilton Spectator
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for her first victory in 6 years
BELMONT, Mich. (AP) — Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic for a share of the third-round lead with five others in a bid to win for the first time in just over six years. Thompson shot a 4-under 68, rebounding with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 after driving into the water and making a bogey on the par-5 14th. 'Not my best ball-striking day,' Thompson said.' But I scrambled very well and stayed positive, patient, and that's what it's kind of all about.' At 11-under 205 at Blythefield County Club, she was tied with Nanna Koerstz Madsen (68), Madelene Sagstrom (67), Sofia Garcia (68), Hye-Jin Choi (69) and Carlota Ciganda (69). Thompson was back on top a year after losing a playoff to Lilia Vu on the tree-lined course. 'Everybody is going to come out swinging,' Thompson said. 'Good weather tomorrow, so I know birdies will have to be made and I'll have to go pin-seeking. I will hope for the best, go out there and embrace the opportunity, and really love on the fans.' The 30-year-old from Florida won the last of her 11 LPGA Tour titles in early June 2019 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. She's making her sixth start of the season in a part-time tour schedule, and also is set to play next week in the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Koerstz Madsen bogeyed the final two holes to lose a two-stroke lead. 'The positive thing is now I feel what's going on when I get a little nervous, so I can work on what I need to be focusing on tomorrow,' Koerstz Madsen. 'Because I'm definitely going to be nervous tomorrow.' Garcia had the lead at 13 under after 12 holes, then bogeyed the next three. 'I'm happy I was able to get it back together,' Garcia said. 'Made a really good chip out on 16. Was able to have a good finish.' Choi missed a 5-foot birdie putt on 18 in the final group. Sagstrom, the T-Mobile Match Play winner in Las Vegas in April, had an eagle-birdie-eagle burst on Nos. 4-6. 'I always try to attack the course,' Sagstrom said.' I think I do play quite aggressive. I think this course, it demands shots.' Karis Davidson was 9 under after a 71. Megan Khang (69) was another stroke back with Chanettee Wannasaen (69), Bronte Law (71) and Celine Boutier (72). ___ AP golf:
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lexi Thompson shares Meijer LPGA Classic lead in bid for her first victory in 6 years
BELMONT, Mich. — Lexi Thompson birdied two of the final three holes Saturday in the Meijer LPGA Classic for a share of the third-round lead with five others in a bid to win for the first time in just over six years. Thompson shot a 4-under 68, rebounding with birdies on Nos. 16 and 18 after driving into the water and making a bogey on the par-5 14th. 'Not my best ball-striking day,' Thompson said.' But I scrambled very well and stayed positive, patient, and that's what it's kind of all about.' At 11-under 205 at Blythefield County Club, she was tied with Nanna Koerstz Madsen , Madelene Sagstrom , Sofia Garcia , Hye-Jin Choi and Carlota Ciganda . Thompson was back on top a year after losing a playoff to Lilia Vu on the tree-lined course. 'Everybody is going to come out swinging,' Thompson said. 'Good weather tomorrow, so I know birdies will have to be made and I'll have to go pin-seeking. I will hope for the best, go out there and embrace the opportunity, and really love on the fans.' The 30-year-old from Florida won the last of her 11 LPGA Tour titles in early June 2019 at the ShopRite LPGA Classic. She's making her sixth start of the season in a part-time tour schedule, and also is set to play next week in the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Texas. Koerstz Madsen bogeyed the final two holes to lose a two-stroke lead. 'The positive thing is now I feel what's going on when I get a little nervous, so I can work on what I need to be focusing on tomorrow,' Koerstz Madsen. 'Because I'm definitely going to be nervous tomorrow.' Garcia had the lead at 13 under after 12 holes, then bogeyed the next three. 'I'm happy I was able to get it back together,' Garcia said. 'Made a really good chip out on 16. Was able to have a good finish.' Choi missed a 5-foot birdie putt on 18 in the final group. Sagstrom, the T-Mobile Match Play winner in Las Vegas in April, had an eagle-birdie-eagle burst on Nos. 4-6. 'I always try to attack the course,' Sagstrom said." I think I do play quite aggressive. I think this course, it demands shots." Karis Davidson was 9 under after a 71. Megan Khang was another stroke back with Chanettee Wannasaen , Bronte Law and Celine Boutier . golf: /hub/golf
