Following the Footsteps of Her Role Model Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda Enjoys a Unique Experience With $35.61B Giants

Coming from a sporting background, LPGA Tour superstar Nelly Korda, has a fond recollection of playing video games in her childhood. She had the adorable company of her older sister, Jessica, and her younger brother, tennis professional Sebastian Korda.

But her days of virtual reality could soon turn into reality. With the arrival of golf’s grandest video game, the EA Sports PGA TOUR 2K23, Korda was seen recording her segment. Her experience was overwhelming, especially considering the reminiscent story she shared ahead of the US Women’s Open.

Nelly Korda gives her best impressions for the PGA Tour 2K23

The latest iteration of the $35-billion dollar industry, the PGA Tour 2K23, is well-equipped with real-life players and golf courses from around the world. Thus, plenty of golfers have registered their visuals through technology, be it their face scans, or their golf swing.

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Nelly Korda is no exception. The eight-time LPGA Tour winner is one of the fan favorites in the women’s circuit. Her experience of recording in the studio was captured by the PGA Tour social media team, which curated an adorable video of the golfer shooting for her visuals. Here’s the brief clip.

Furthermore, it brought back memories from Korda’s childhood, which she recalled a few back.

What Nelly Korda recalled in her childhood video gaming experience

The 24-year-old has a younger brother in Sebastian Korda, who is a professional tennis player in the ATP circuit. Being the elder sister, Nelly had a good time with him, especially during their days spent playing video games.

On the sidelines of the US Women’s Open, Korda revealed how she had experienced the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links, host to the major championship, through video games. The game was then known as Tiger Woods PGA TOUR, which dominated the video game market in golf back in the day.

“Actually, I played [hole] 7 on EA Sports. That was the one hole my brother [and I]… we always played. Pebble… and my favorite hole was always 7 on that game,” she recalled.

Indeed, Korda would have got a finer experience playing the seventh hole during her practice rounds this week. But can she inculcate all her lessons to secure her second major championship triumph? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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