Despite Nelly Korda’s Thumping Patriotic Win, Sister Jessica Korda Left In Awe of European Nemesis’ Magic

In the morning foursomes of the Solheim Cup, the American team achieved an extraordinary, historic clean sweep against Team Europe, defying expectations and leaving the European home crowd in awe. The match had the audience on its toes, and rightfully so.

As the game progressed, despite sister Nelly Korda’s thumping victory, big sister Jessica Korda was left blown away by the European nemesis, Leona Maguire. Here is what she had to say.

Jessica Korda impressed by the European adversary

The American team made a mark on the European turf today after their remarkable win. Despite initial concerns about Lexi Thompson leading the American charge and the potential influence of the English crowd, the U.S. players maintained their focus and determination. The peak of this remarkable achievement came when Allisen Corpuz, the reigning US Women’s Open champion, sank the finishing putt, solidifying the historic clean sweep.

In the middle of this intense competition, European player Leona Maguire displayed impressive putting prowess in the latter part of her match. Although her exceptional performance couldn’t prevent the U.S. team from securing a surprising 4-0 clean sweep in the foursomes, her skills didn’t go unnoticed.

Jessica Korda, whose sister was one of Maguire’s opponents, was so impressed by Maguire’s matchplay abilities that she took to Twitter during the match and tweeted, “Leona is so good at matchplay it’s so annoying 😅.” This tweet acknowledged and appreciated Maguire’s impressive performance on the course.

Maguire and partner Anna Nordqvist began strongly, winning the first hole with a par as Nelly Korda faced water trouble on the par-four hole. However, the American duo (Korda and Corpuz) swiftly responded with a series of par-birdie-birdie performances, taking a two-hole lead from the third hole onwards.

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Maguire made a major contribution by sinking a crucial seven-footer for a winning par at the seventh hole, leveling the match. Despite her impressive putting towards the end, the U.S. team secured a resounding clean sweep in the foursomes.

Jessica Korda’s break from the Solheim Cup 2023

Jessica Korda, the Solheim Cup veteran with three prior appearances on the American squad, is currently on an extended hiatus due to persistent back issues and her recent pregnancy announcement. Irrespective of her absence from this year’s tournament, the American pro is fondly reminiscent of the camaraderie and excitement that define the Solheim Cup.

Korda recently shared a story on her Instagram that showed American squad players practicing on the course while others were dancing and reveling in the moment. She expressed her emotional connection to the tournament atmosphere, writing, “Going to miss this so much” accompanied by American flag emojis.

Although Jessica Korda won’t be able to participate in this year’s Solheim Cup, she and her sister have teamed up with Whoop, a tech-based health brand, to create signature bands in honor of the prestigious golfing event. This collaboration holds a charitable purpose, as a portion of the proceeds will be directed towards supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota.

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