After Watching Rose Zhang Take the LPGA Tour by Storm, Nelly Korda Sparks a Rivalry With a ‘Completely Honest’ Revelation

Nelly Korda, the star golfer, would be returning to the greens this week after her over-a-month break. Since the time Korda withdrew from a couple of LPGA Tour events, a lot has happened in the golf world. One such highlight has been the rise of prodigy, Rose Zhang.

Especially given the display of her exceptional skills since she turned pro; she has amazed the entire LPGA Tour community through her talent and smart driving techniques. Thus, it was not all that surprising to hear some of the questions revolving around this new talent when the former World No. 1 sat down for the press meet. Though, what was surprising was her response to one of the questions.

Nelly Korda gets candid when asked about what makes Rose Zhang special

The LPGA Tour icon hasn’t had an ideal year so far. Despite finishing in the top 10 for seven of her nine event starts this season, Korda is yet to find a win since November 2022. Hence, the KPMG PGA Championship provides a great opportunity for the golfer to break the jinx.

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During the pre-tournament press conference, Korda appeared to be confident about her health and game. However, her preparations before the golf major weren’t the only thing the reporters were curious about.

One of the interviewers asked the experienced 24-year-old to provide an insight into what really sticks out for her about the young Rose.

The World No. 2 did not hesitate one bit and said, “Honestly, if I’m being completely honest, I haven’t seen her play at all”. 

She explained that she hasn’t had the opportunity to see the 20-year-old take on the greens.

However, this might change soon. Considering that the 2020 Summer Olympics gold medalist might soon get to face Zhang as a rival if they get paired together in the New Jersey event starting from June 22.

Despite not having witnessed Rose Zhang deliver her shots, Korda acknowledged that all parts of Zhang’s “game are really good“. This statement was based on the amazing amateur career the Stanford graduate has had so far. Nelly Korda also put forth her opinion regarding the buzz and storm this rare talent has been creating in the golfing arena.

Korda shares her perspective on the anticipation Zhang is bringing to golf

Prior to one of the reporters asking Nelly Korda to share her insight on Zhang, another media person was curious to know that from a player’s perspective how Korda views the buzz the new prodigy is bringing to the game.

The 2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship winner appreciated this young talent unequivocally.

She said it was great that Zhang had won her first professional tournament. Not only was this great for the golfer but for the game as a whole.

She specially mentioned the importance it holds for women’s golf. This is true, given how time and again Zhang has shaken the golf ecosystem and proved that she is a reservoir of skills and techniques.

Though, in between all this, the World No. 2 also shed light on how she was looking forward to meeting Zhang on the greens in the coming years. This she believed will hopefully provide “some great battles“.

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