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Kuwait Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Korda ‘hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak
GALLOWAY: Nelly Korda of the United States hits her tee shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer 2025 at Seaview Bay Course in Galloway, New Jersey.—AFP HOUSTON: World number one Nelly Korda says her agonizing near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday. The 26-year-old American had to settle for second place behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills three weeks ago after dropped shots in the final round ultimately torpedoed her chances of bagging a third major crown. 'Just an absolute heartbreaker,' Korda said immediately after her runner-up finish. 'But that's golf.' Korda has long targeted the Open as one of her priorities ever since making her major championship debut in the tournament at the age of 14 in 2013, and this year's tilt was the closest she has ever come to landing the elusive title. Korda though says she is ready to turn the page on her disappointment as the third major of the season gets underway at PGA Frisco's 6,604-yard Fields Ranch East layout on Thursday. 'It just makes you hungrier,' Korda said of her Open heartache. 'For me, I hate making mistakes; obviously I love winning. 'You don't get to win often, but there's nothing like it being in contention, so I think that's kind of what makes me hungrier to come back and to work harder and put myself into that position. 'You can look at it in a positive way, you can look at it in a negative way, but at the end of the day, three weeks after, I can spin it in a positive way, and it's going to make me hopefully hungrier.' Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins, among them the second major of her career at the Chevron Championship. While the defeat is a motivator for Korda, Open champion Stark said her victory at Erin Hills still hasn't sunk in. 'I haven't really thought about it,' Stark said. 'I don't think I really had too much time to digest it because I had the tournament the next week, and then last week I had off.' Stark's first major title earned her a bumper payday of $2.4 million, money that she says remains untouched. 'I feel like everyone has been asking me if I've treated myself to anything or bought something,' Stark said. 'I was like 'No'. I was pretty happy with what I had before and I'm still happy with it.' – AFP
Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
New Hui Fen emerges as front runner for PWBA Player of the Year award after US Women's Open win
New Hui Fen won her third PWBA title of 2025 by clinching the PWBA US Women's Open on June 18. PHOTO: SINGAPORE BOWLING FEDERATION New Hui Fen emerges as front runner for PWBA Player of the Year award after US Women's Open win SINGAPORE – Entering the US Women's Open stepladder finals as the lowest-ranked seed, Singapore bowler New Hui Fen knew the odds were stacked against her. But focusing on her 'intention behind each shot', the fifth seed toppled all four bowlers ranked above her en route to clinching one of the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) tour's major titles for the first time and the winner's Green Jacket. New, who ended with 11 consecutive strikes in the title-decider, proved too strong for American top seed Jordan Snodgrass, prevailing 290-188 to bag the US$60,000 (S$77,100) top prize on June 18. Calling her third PWBA title of the season her best career achievement yet, the 33-year-old said: 'I'm very happy that I've been able to perform consistently this year. 'It feels really great, especially since all the (oiling) patterns were so hard. It feels like a good affirmation that my hard work is paying off.' New's success at Sun Valley Lanes in Lincoln, Nebraska, which comes after her BowlTV Open and Rock 'n' Roll Open victories on May 31 and June 2 respectively, positions her as the front runner for the PWBA Player of the Year Award . However, she is not getting carried away. 'It's not over yet. There's still a few more competitions to go,' said New, citing the Aug 5-12 PWBA Tour Championship Week, which comprises three events, culminating in the season-ending PWBA Tour Championship. 'I know I will give it my best shot to perform consistently to be able to have a shot at winning it (Player of the Year),' she added. At one stage, though, victory in Nebraska had looked like a long shot. She finished joint-19th with a 6,388 pinfall total after 32 qualifying games to advance to the match-play stage, along with teammate Shayna Ng (6,374), who just made the top-24 cut. After the first of two match-play rounds, New rose to second . But she slipped to fifth in the third round , just enough for her to squeeze into the stepladder finals as the only non-American. Ng finished ninth. While New's chances of winning were slim, as she needed to overcome the four opponents ahead of her in a 10-frame, single-game stepladder format, she maintained a positive outlook. When asked if she felt she had stood a chance as the fifth seed, New said: 'I think everyone had a chance of winning. I was (just) focusing on the intention behind each shot, making sure it's the correct release and with flow.' Maryssa Carey was the first to fall as she was beaten 246-189 by New. The Singaporean then defeated Crystal Elliott 228-183. Halfway through, New realised that 'there was a high chance I could win'. She bested second seed Lauren Russo 262-174 to set up a showdown with Snodgrass, who had won the previous event, the Bowlers Journal Waterloo Open on June 7 . New, who pipped Snodgrass 245-244 in the semi-finals of the Rock 'n' Roll Open, prevailed by a bigger margin against the 2023 PWBA Player of the Year this time as she also set a record. Her four-game stepladder total of 1,026 pinfalls was the highest since the relaunch of the PWBA Tour in 2015 – eclipsing American Bryanna Cote's tally of 1,022 from the 2022 BVL Classic. New's fifth title and second Major triumph, after the 2016 PWBA Tour Championship, means she has met the minimum criteria to be inducted into the PWBA Hall of Fame once she turns 50. This would make her the first Singaporean to achieve that feat. New was ecstatic to have the opportunity to be among esteemed company, saying: 'I never thought that at age 33 I would be eligible for the Hall of Fame. When I think of the Hall of Fame, I think of Leanne Hulsenberg and Liz Johnson.' Singapore Bowling Federation (SBF) president Valerie Teo was full of praise, saying: 'Hui Fen is not just making history, she's inspiring a generation. It demonstrates her exceptional talent, unwavering focus and relentless drive. 'This is a proud and unforgettable moment for Singapore bowling and we are behind her every step of the way.' Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak
HOUSTON: World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday. The 26-year-old American had to settle for second place behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills three weeks ago after dropped shots in the final round ultimately torpedoed her chances of bagging a third major crown. "Just an absolute heartbreaker," Korda said immediately after her runner-up finish. "But that's golf." Korda has long targeted the Open as one of her priorities ever since making her major championship debut in the tournament at the age of 14 in 2013, and this year's tilt was the closest she has ever come to landing the elusive title. Korda though says she is ready to turn the page on her disappointment as the third major of the season gets underway at PGA Frisco's 6,604-yard Fields Ranch East layout on Thursday. "It just makes you hungrier," Korda said of her Open heartache. "For me, I hate making mistakes; obviously I love winning. "You don't get to win often, but there's nothing like it being in contention, so I think that's kind of what makes me hungrier to come back and to work harder and put myself into that position. "You can look at it in a positive way, you can look at it in a negative way, but at the end of the day, three weeks after, I can spin it in a positive way, and it's going to make me hopefully hungrier." Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins, among them the second major of her career at the Chevron Championship. While the defeat is a motivator for Korda, Open champion Stark said her victory at Erin Hills still hasn't sunk in. "I haven't really thought about it," Stark said. "I don't think I really had too much time to digest it because I had the tournament the next week, and then last week I had off." Stark's first major title earned her a bumper payday of US$2.4 million, money that she says remains untouched. "I feel like everyone has been asking me if I've treated myself to anything or bought something," Stark said. "I was like 'No'. I was pretty happy with what I had before and I'm still happy with it." — AFP
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Nelly Korda Eyes PGA Redemption After US Open Heartbreak
HOUSTON: World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday. The 26-year-old American had to settle for second place behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills three weeks ago after dropped shots in the final round ultimately torpedoed her chances of bagging a third major crown. 'Just an absolute heartbreaker,' Korda said immediately after her runner-up finish. 'But that's golf.' Korda has long targeted the Open as one of her priorities ever since making her major championship debut in the tournament at the age of 14 in 2013, and this year's tilt was the closest she has ever come to landing the elusive title. Korda though says she is ready to turn the page on her disappointment as the third major of the season gets underway at PGA Frisco's 6,604-yard Fields Ranch East layout on Thursday. 'It just makes you hungrier,' Korda said of her Open heartache. 'For me, I hate making mistakes; obviously I love winning. 'You don't get to win often, but there's nothing like it being in contention, so I think that's kind of what makes me hungrier to come back and to work harder and put myself into that position. 'You can look at it in a positive way, you can look at it in a negative way, but at the end of the day, three weeks after, I can spin it in a positive way, and it's going to make me hopefully hungrier.' Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins, among them the second major of her career at the Chevron Championship. While the defeat is a motivator for Korda, Open champion Stark said her victory at Erin Hills still hasn't sunk in. 'I haven't really thought about it,' Stark said. 'I don't think I really had too much time to digest it because I had the tournament the next week, and then last week I had off.' Stark's first major title earned her a bumper payday of $2.4 million, money that she says remains untouched. 'I feel like everyone has been asking me if I've treated myself to anything or bought something,' Stark said. 'I was like 'No'. I was pretty happy with what I had before and I'm still happy with it.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Korda 'hungry' for Women's PGA after US Open heartbreak
HOUSTON: World number one Nelly Korda says her agonising near-miss at the US Women's Open earlier this month has left her hungrier for success as the Women's PGA Championship tees off on Thursday. The 26-year-old American had to settle for second place behind Maja Stark at Erin Hills three weeks ago after dropped shots in the final round ultimately torpedoed her chances of bagging a third major crown. 'Just an absolute heartbreaker,' Korda said immediately after her runner-up finish. 'But that's golf.' Korda has long targeted the Open as one of her priorities ever since making her major championship debut in the tournament at the age of 14 in 2013, and this year's tilt was the closest she has ever come to landing the elusive title. Korda though says she is ready to turn the page on her disappointment as the third major of the season gets underway at PGA Frisco's 6,604-yard Fields Ranch East layout on Thursday. 'It just makes you hungrier,' Korda said of her Open heartache. 'For me, I hate making mistakes; obviously I love winning. 'You don't get to win often, but there's nothing like it being in contention, so I think that's kind of what makes me hungrier to come back and to work harder and put myself into that position. 'You can look at it in a positive way, you can look at it in a negative way, but at the end of the day, three weeks after, I can spin it in a positive way, and it's going to make me hopefully hungrier.' Korda arrived in Texas this week still chasing her first title of 2025 after a dominant season last year that included seven wins, among them the second major of her career at the Chevron Championship. While the defeat is a motivator for Korda, Open champion Stark said her victory at Erin Hills still hasn't sunk in. 'I haven't really thought about it,' Stark said. 'I don't think I really had too much time to digest it because I had the tournament the next week, and then last week I had off.' Stark's first major title earned her a bumper payday of $2.4 million, money that she says remains untouched. 'I feel like everyone has been asking me if I've treated myself to anything or bought something,' Stark said. 'I was like 'No'. I was pretty happy with what I had before and I'm still happy with it.'
