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Straits Times
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Nelly Korda marvels at Lottie Woad's 'absolutely amazing' game
Lottie Woad of England plays her shot from the eighth tee during the third round of the US Women's Open. LONDON – Lottie Woad's meteoric rise to golf stardom has impressed many of her fellow competitors, including world No. 1 Nelly Korda. The two were paired together at last week's Scottish Open, which Woad won by three strokes in her professional debut. The world's No. 1-ranked amateur just two weeks ago, Woad already has shot up to No. 24 in the Rolex World Rankings. Korda was asked about Woad's game, which she called 'absolutely amazing.' 'I was very impressed with her composure, her process,' she said on Tuesday ahead of this week's AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. 'When it comes to her shot routine, especially under pressure and in the heat of the moment, sometimes people seem to fidget and doubt themselves. But she stuck to it, stuck to her process every single time. 'I think that's one of the main things that I noticed is how mature she is for her age and how comfortable she was in the heat of the moment.' Woad, 21, arrived on the LPGA Tour after a stellar career at Florida State, and accepted her tour membership after tying for third at the Evian Championship earlier this month. 'I feel good obviously,' she said Tuesday. 'I don't feel too different, to be honest. I got a lot of confidence from the last few – the last month really. Just trying to continue to ride that.' The Englishwoman is paired with former world No. 1 and defending champion Lydia Ko and 2023 champion Lilia Vu for the first two rounds this week. 'I think there's a little bit more experience under her belt than what people probably give her credit for,' Ko said. 'But when I've seen the coverage or how she composes herself, she doesn't seem like she rushes into things or gets like overly emotional. I'm sure that's going to help her with that transition as well.' Korda will be playing in another marquee group along with Ariya Jutanugarn and Angel Yin. Jenno Thitikul, who is nipping at Korda's heels for that No. 1 ranking, is paired with Minjee Lee and Charley Hull. Korda was in contention last week before settling for a tie for fifth following a 71 on Sunday. She is still seeking her first victory of 2025 but did finish second at last year's Women's Open and celebrated her 27th birthday on Monday. 'New week, new golf course, new conditions,' she said. 'My goal is to prepare the best that I can, enjoy myself and, hopefully, be in contention. And then kind of enjoy the ride because, as many highs as I've had, I've had a lot of lows, too, with this sport, but I still come back and I still want to experience those highs in all the different circumstances, different golf courses, different conditions. 'And just continue to grow my love for the game.' Meanwhile in men's golf, Ben Griffin looks to rebound from missing the cut in each of his last two tournaments when he tees off at the Wyndham Championship on Thursday. Griffin, a former University of North Carolina standout, admitted on Tuesday that he relishes playing in the tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro. And with good reason, considering the former mortgage broker finished 14-under and in fourth place in 2022 before tying for seventh at 12 under in 2024. 'Yeah, this is one of my favorite events of the year, just a lot of family and friends close by. So really excited to come in this week with a lot more freedom than last kind of couple years being on the bubble of the playoffs,' he said. Griffin, 29, is 17th in the rankings on the strength of his two wins earlier this season. He combined with Andrew Novak to win April's Zurich Classic of New Orleans team competition before capturing the Charles Schwab Challenge in May. REUTERS
Newsweek
7 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Nelly Korda Indifferent to Eventual Women's Masters, Has Other Priorities in Mind
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. Women's golf recognizes the women's versions of three of the four men's majors as major championships. As for the fourth, the iconic Masters Tournament, there has been a fair share of talk about creating a women's version, although it has never materialized. However, World No. 1 Nelly Korda doesn't see the need for it. Korda spoke on the subject from Dundonald Links, where she will be playing her inaugural Scottish Women's Open starting Thursday. Naturally, Korda isn't opposed to playing specifically at Augusta National Golf Club, but rather has other priorities in mind. "I think we have our own, great, historic events that we as a tour capitalize on," Korda said, according to the transcripts of her pre-tournament press conference. "It's hard to compare. I mean, if you continuously compare yourself to other sports, other tours, you kind of never grow, and having something of your own is really important to the LPGA, and I think we all have that out here." According to the LPGA's official website, Korda had the opportunity to play at Augusta National in 2022, one of the few active players to do so. She was recently joined in that group by LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko. US' Nelly Korda reacts during the final round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, in Evian-Les-Bains, central eastern France, on July 13, 2025. US' Nelly Korda reacts during the final round of the Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club, in Evian-Les-Bains, central eastern France, on July 13, 2025. ALEX MARTIN/AFP/Getty Images Nelly Korda is Not Wrong About LPGA Historic Events There's no doubt that Nelly Korda is right when she says that the LPGA's schedule includes events of enormous history and prestige. Among its major championships is the US Women's Open, founded way back in 1949. The Women's PGA Championship celebrated its 70th anniversary this season, while the Chevron Championship and the Women's Open have been held since 1972 and 1976, respectively. The youngest major is the Evian Championship, which is a respectable 34 years old, although it has only been considered a major championship since 2013. Aside from the major championships, there are also other long-standing tournaments that attract a number of the world's best players each year. One of them is precisely the Women's Scottish Open, which has been held since 1986. The current edition will feature four players from the top 10 in the world rankings and 14 from the top 25. Other similar tournaments include the KPMC Women's Open, which has been held since 1973 and even held the status of a major championship for several years. Although not sanctioned by the LPGA Tour, the Women's Australian Open, founded in 1974, is another notable example. Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters Tournament, already organizes a women's tournament, the Augusta National Women's Amateur. It has also accepted several women as members, including LPGA legend Annika Sorenstam. More Golf: Tiger Woods Looks Fit Following Son Charlie at US Junior Amateur
The National
7 days ago
- Health
- The National
Charley Hull aims to be fighting fit at Women's Scottish Open
Ahead of this week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Hull went into so much detail about her recent virus, the golf writers could've scribbled an authoritative essay on the subject for The Lancet medical journal. It was no laughing matter, of course. The effects of her ailment caused her to collapse during the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship earlier this month and led to her withdrawal from the women's major. Cold sweats, aching joints, dizziness, a temperature that was through the roof, low blood pressure? You name it, Hull had it. 'I was on my 12th hole and in the bunker and I had to sit down for a minute because my eyesight went and my hearing went,' explained the 29-year-old. 'I got up, hit my bunker shot, finished the hole then walked to the next tee. I called the medics and before I hit my tee shot, my knees gave way and I collapsed. 'I got back up, hit my shot then walked off the tee and I don't really remember anything after that. My caddie said my eyes rolled to the back of my head and I was out for over a minute. 'Every time I stood up, I fainted. It was scary. A security guard and the medic caught me just before I was about to hit my head on a concrete slab. That's why I had to get stretchered out.' Hull looked in reasonable fettle as she blethered away to the media at Dundonald although the Solheim Cup mainstay reckons she's still only '80 per cent' fit. 'I'll take my time out there this week,' added Hull, who finished fifth at Dundonald 12 months ago. 'You probably won't see me strolling 30 yards ahead of everyone like I usually do. I'll probably be 30 yards behind everyone, but I'll get it done. 'It's been a bit frustrating. I was practising last week, and it felt like all the feelings had gone out of my swing. "The best way to describe it would be like when you have a hangover and the next day your hand-eye coordination is out.' Being devout disciples of the temperance movement, the golf scribes wouldn't know anything about that, Charley. Anyway, Hull is here and ready for an assault in a domestic showpiece that has attracted another terrific field. The line-up is headlined by the world No 1, Nelly Korda, who is competing in the Women's Scottish Open for the first time. A warm welcome? 'I'm cold,' shivered the Florida resident with a wry smile. Or was it a grimace? After a barnstorming 2024 campaign, which saw her win seven times during a glory-laden campaign, Korda is still seeking a breakthrough this season. 'Obviously, I would've loved to have lifted a couple of trophies by now,' said Korda, who has two seconds in 2025 including a joint runner-up finish at the US Women's Open. 'But it's golf. You never know what's going to happen.' Korda is only 26 but has been out on the tour for almost a decade. She's not quite ready for the senior circuit but the years do hurtle by. 'I definitely feel like a bit of a veteran out here,' added the two-time major champion. 'I see some girls who are born in 2004, 2003 and I'm like, 'oh, my gosh'. 'But I'm still enjoying it as much as I was in my rookie year.' For Scottish rookie, Hannah Darling, the journey is just beginning. The 21-year-old, who accumulated a vast haul of silverware in the amateur scene, confirmed her move into the paid ranks the other day and makes her professional debut here at Dundonald. Her Curtis Cup team-mate, Lottie Woad, also makes her first start as a pro and will be hoping it's business as usual. Woad's performances in professional events while still an amateur have been sensational. She won the Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour by six shots at the start of July and flirted with major glory at the Evian Championship before finishing third. Woad's feats have certainly given Darling plenty of food for thought. 'Lottie is incredible,' said Darling of her GB&I sparring partner. 'But the really cool thing for me is that I feel she is not far away from where I'm at. "She does a lot of things really well but, at the same time, she doesn't do other things any better than I do. It makes me feel confident about the next step.' Darling will be hoping to step out in style at Dundonald.
The Herald Scotland
7 days ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Charley Hull aims to be fighting fit at Women's Scottish Open
It was no laughing matter, of course. The effects of her ailment caused her to collapse during the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship earlier this month and led to her withdrawal from the women's major. Cold sweats, aching joints, dizziness, a temperature that was through the roof, low blood pressure? You name it, Hull had it. 'I was on my 12th hole and in the bunker and I had to sit down for a minute because my eyesight went and my hearing went,' explained the 29-year-old. 'I got up, hit my bunker shot, finished the hole then walked to the next tee. I called the medics and before I hit my tee shot, my knees gave way and I collapsed. 'I got back up, hit my shot then walked off the tee and I don't really remember anything after that. My caddie said my eyes rolled to the back of my head and I was out for over a minute. 'Every time I stood up, I fainted. It was scary. A security guard and the medic caught me just before I was about to hit my head on a concrete slab. That's why I had to get stretchered out.' Hull looked in reasonable fettle as she blethered away to the media at Dundonald although the Solheim Cup mainstay reckons she's still only '80 per cent' fit. 'I'll take my time out there this week,' added Hull, who finished fifth at Dundonald 12 months ago. 'You probably won't see me strolling 30 yards ahead of everyone like I usually do. I'll probably be 30 yards behind everyone, but I'll get it done. 'It's been a bit frustrating. I was practising last week, and it felt like all the feelings had gone out of my swing. "The best way to describe it would be like when you have a hangover and the next day your hand-eye coordination is out.' Being devout disciples of the temperance movement, the golf scribes wouldn't know anything about that, Charley. Anyway, Hull is here and ready for an assault in a domestic showpiece that has attracted another terrific field. The line-up is headlined by the world No 1, Nelly Korda, who is competing in the Women's Scottish Open for the first time. A warm welcome? 'I'm cold,' shivered the Florida resident with a wry smile. Or was it a grimace? After a barnstorming 2024 campaign, which saw her win seven times during a glory-laden campaign, Korda is still seeking a breakthrough this season. 'Obviously, I would've loved to have lifted a couple of trophies by now,' said Korda, who has two seconds in 2025 including a joint runner-up finish at the US Women's Open. 'But it's golf. You never know what's going to happen.' Korda is only 26 but has been out on the tour for almost a decade. She's not quite ready for the senior circuit but the years do hurtle by. 'I definitely feel like a bit of a veteran out here,' added the two-time major champion. 'I see some girls who are born in 2004, 2003 and I'm like, 'oh, my gosh'. 'But I'm still enjoying it as much as I was in my rookie year.' For Scottish rookie, Hannah Darling, the journey is just beginning. The 21-year-old, who accumulated a vast haul of silverware in the amateur scene, confirmed her move into the paid ranks the other day and makes her professional debut here at Dundonald. Her Curtis Cup team-mate, Lottie Woad, also makes her first start as a pro and will be hoping it's business as usual. Woad's performances in professional events while still an amateur have been sensational. She won the Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour by six shots at the start of July and flirted with major glory at the Evian Championship before finishing third. Woad's feats have certainly given Darling plenty of food for thought. 'Lottie is incredible,' said Darling of her GB&I sparring partner. 'But the really cool thing for me is that I feel she is not far away from where I'm at. "She does a lot of things really well but, at the same time, she doesn't do other things any better than I do. It makes me feel confident about the next step.' Darling will be hoping to step out in style at Dundonald.
Newsweek
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
LPGA Star Minjee Lee Reveals 'Goal' With Career Grand Slam in Sight
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. LPGA star Minjee Lee will be looking to make history next week at the AIG Women's Open. The Australian is one of two players with a chance to complete the career Grand Slam with a win at Royal Porthcawl, according to LPGA rules. However, Lee disagrees. Speaking on the topic before playing this week in the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links, Lee expressed her disagreement with the Tour regarding completing the ultimate achievement in professional golf. "I think for me, like all five is the goal," she said, according to the transcripts of her pre-tournament press conference. "So I think it's just different for us because we have five (majors) and we don't have four. ... I just think for me, five is the goal." Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. Minjee Lee of Australia poses with the trophy after winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco on June 22, 2025 in Frisco, won the third leg of the Career Grand Slam a few weeks ago when she captured the Women's PGA Championship. She previously won the 2022 US Women's Open and the 2021 Amundi Evian Championship. In Gee Chun is the other player in the AIG Women's Open field with three previous wins at three different majors. However, the Korean hasn't won on the LPGA Tour since 2022 and hasn't finished in the top 10 in 12 tournaments played this season. In addition to Lee and Chun, two other active players are one step away from completing the career Grand Slam: Lydia Ko (needs the Women's PGA Championship or the US Women's Open) and Anna Nordqvist (needs the Chevron Championship or the US Women's Open). The Women's Career Grand Slam Controversy Although the LPGA Tour has recognized five major championships since 2013, its rules establish that any player who wins four different major championships in her career is considered to have completed the Career Grand Slam. Aussie golfer Minjee Lee has won her third major title by just three strokes in the Women's PGA Championship. — The Project (@theprojecttv) June 23, 2025 The issue has been controversial, but it has deep historical roots. Unlike its male counterpart, women's golf has not always had four major championships, but has fluctuated between two and five. For this reason, attempts have been made to harmonize all historical stages by creating the Career Grand Slam and the Super Career Grand Slam. The first term applies to players who have won four different major titles, and the second to those who have won five. Only seven players have completed the Career Grand Slam according to these terms: Pat Bradley, Juli Inkster, Annika Sörenstam, Louise Suggs, Karrie Webb, Mickey Wright and Inbee Park. Webb is the only Super Career Grand Slammer, according to the LPGA, having won five majors during her career, although one of them (due Maurier Classic) later lost its status as a major championship and became the current CPKC Women's Open. There is one notable exception missing from this list. Babe Zaharias won all three tournaments recognized as major championships in her playing days multiple times and never had the opportunity to compete in a fourth tournament with that status. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler's Chipotle Chat Uncovers Prize Beyond His Open Win
