‘Boss’ Nelly Korda Gets a Huge Shoutout After Receiving Tiger Woods’ Blessings Amid Life-Changing Caddie Moment

A few days ago, Nelly Korda made big news due to her decision to change her caddie for the upcoming tournaments. The decision was unexpected and generated curiosity among the fans. Later, it was revealed that her caddie, Jason McDede, was on paternity leave. Furthermore, Korda went to the International Crown with her sister’s caddie, Kyle Morrison. However, with Jessica Korda back for the ongoing Cognizant Founders Cup, the 24-year-old was left without a caddie.

Surprisingly, Tiger Woods was there with his support and blessings to help the World Number 1. The Hall of Famer pulled some strings and sent his own long-time caddie, Joe LaCava, to bag for the 24-year-old this week. And following all that traction, Korda is once again in the limelight, this time, thanks to high praise being sung for her!

Nelly Korda receives huge praise

Without Woods, perhaps Korda would have been stranded caddie-less at the Founders Cup this week. But thanks to Woods backing her up with his own caddie, Joe Lacava, she went on to storm the event this week! Amongst the caddie drama and her tremendous skill, all eyes have been glued on her this week, and the attention she garnered has only increased with her latest news, involving a shoutout from none other than her loyal caddie McDede.

The World No. 1 put McDede’s needs before her own when she gave him a break due to his baby’s birth recently. And of course, the caddie has not forgotten that heartfelt gesture. Taking to Instagram a few days after his child’s birth, the newly-made father posted his newborn picture, revealed that he and his wife had had a boy, and thanked his friends and family for their support.

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However, the most important part of the caption was his shoutout to Korda and Morrison, who filled in for him first. It read, “Special shout out to my amazing boss @nellykorda @kyle.morr.is.on for stepping right in and not missing a beat this weekend.”

Morrison, of course, has now been replaced by LaCava thanks to her bond with Woods. And perhaps with the 15-time major winner’s caddie holding her bag this week, the LPGA star will also have some of the legend’s luck with her!

Korda and Jason McDede’s bond

Korda is undoubtedly one of the most popular players on the LPGA Tour at the moment. After making her LPGA Tour debut in 2017, the 24-year-old has gone on to win eight times, including a major, in her six years on the circuit. In addition to this, the American professional golfer even excelled internationally by winning a gold medal in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But she doesn’t just owe this long list of achievements to her magnificent skill, but perhaps also to her caddie, Jason McDede!

Throughout Korda’s career, McDede has undoubtedly been with her every step of the way. At the start of the 2018 LPGA Tour season, the American professional partnered with McDede, and the pair have been together since. Although many were shocked to see her replace him last week on the Tour, the news of him just being away for a short while put many fans’ minds at ease. After all, the pair has enjoyed a great run of success on the course, and the fans want to see that continue!

From the 24-year-old achieving the World No. 1 ranking while McDede was on her bag to teaming up for the event with Caroline Masson, the caddie’s spouse, at the Taiwan Swinging Skirts back in 2019, the pair have unquestionably shared many beautiful moments together. Their bond has grown stronger over the years, and the golf world certainly hopes that it will only grow stronger in the years to come!

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