Nelly Korda is known to be a favorite among the fans and for good reason. The world’s No. 1 golfer is an amazing player as well as an awesome person and because of that, she has achieved great success in her years of becoming a pro. She held the top ranking for more than a year now, which is a record for American female golfers. So, it’s pretty safe to say that her success is just well deserved.
The golfer has 14 LPGA Tour wins and has also been labeled as the only third player to win five consecutive LPGA Tour events ever since 1978. However, talking about her accomplishments we cannot forget to mention that she won an Olympic gold medal in Japan, in 2020 and helped the US team win the Solheim Cup in 2024. Well, there’s a reason she’s one of the best golfers in the world. Korda inspires many young girls with her skills and achievements which ultimately makes her the GOAT.
So what’s the secret sauce behind her success? Well, it’s simply hard work and determination. In a recent post that Korda shared on her Instagram, fans could see the golfer preparing herself for the showdown at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club. The golfer was seen showcasing her exceptional skills in a video and the fans lost their collective minds over how amazing the golfer was playing. “🔜 🇰🇷 & 🇲🇾”, the caption read. The upcoming Maybank Championship 2024 is set to take from October 24th – 27th and everyone is extremely excited to see the golfer play.
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The fans couldn’t help but notice the amazing posture Korda had while hitting the shot and took it upon themselves to let the golfer know how much they loved her.
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Starting off strong, fans are asking the question that has probably been on everyone’s mind when watching Korda play. “How did you stay so balanced”, the comment read while another fan complimented her posture and said, “Advantage of being statuesque right there❤️.” Well, dear fans, the PGA of America also had the same question, and upon asking the golfer they concluded that the secret behind Korda’s amazing stance during a game is that she moves smoothly and hits the ball accurately.
They were so impressed with the golfer that they even wrote that “With no disrespect to Scottie Scheffler and his dominance in the men’s game, Nelly Korda may be the best golfer on the planet right now”. And another fan also appreciated the golfer by comparing her to none other than Tiger Woods. “I love Nelly so much (next to Tiger)”, said the fan. Here’s a fun fact, Korda actually considers Woods to be her idol and admires his work so much. She has even talked about the time she met Woods for the first time. “My shy self walked up to Tiger [Woods] and I was like, ‘Is there any chance I can take a photo?’ And he was so nice. I think I turned like as red as a tomato”, recalled the golfer.
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This fan said “Athletic, flexible, and freaking awesome”, complimenting the golfer on her amazing physique while another said, “She’s the best 👍”. Well, this can be credited to her incredible exercise routine which includes, ‘Seated Underhand Rows’ and ‘Bulgarian Split Squats’. So are you excited to see the golfer later this month? Let us know in the comment section below!
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