Humbled at Lancaster, Nelly Korda Dismisses Embarrassing Memory & Vows ‘Major’ Comeback

Nelly Korda refuses to give up! After a disastrous first round at the US Women’s Open where she shot 10 over, thanks to the par-3 12th, the world’s #1 golfer struggled to recover. Consequently, she finished with an overall score of 8 over par after two days, leading to an early exit from the tournament at Lancaster. After missing the cut, she admitted, “I tried to give it my all. That’s what I do with every round.“ However, this time, it just wasn’t enough.

While some might think the golfer had lost all hope, that’s not the case for Korda, and it has never been. Even after she went winless for 14 months before 2024, she held her head high and returned with triumphing 5 back-to-back events, and then a sixth one too. What is Nelly Korda’s vow now, after her performance at Lancaster, let’s find out!

Nelly Korda sets her sights on the AIG Women’s Open

The upcoming major event for women’s golf is set to be held at St. Andrews this year. Korda expressed her belief that winning the AIG Women’s Open at St. Andrews would be a “special” experience. Following the US Women’s Open, Korda disclosed to the Ladies European Tour website that “For a golfer, there’s no greater honor than winning a major championship.” “There’s no greater feeling. To do it at St. Andrews, to do it at the home of golf – with all that history – would be so, so special,” said LPGA’s Stargirl.

Korda’s excitement for the AIG Women’s Open is running high, as she further revealed, “So I’m super excited how the week will turn out. We’re playing at the home of golf so I’m expecting it to be an amazing week. There’s so much history at St. Andrews, and I’m excited to be a part of that, to walk out on the Old Course and to compete out there.”

St. Andrews has hosted numerous tournaments and has been graced by some of the most prominent male golfers over the years. In 1978, Jack Nicklaus, an 18-time major winner, triumphed at the Open Championship. Tiger Woods also won the Open at St. Andrews in 2000 and 2005. The course has additionally seen pros like Nick Faldo, John Daly, and others.

The AIG Women’s Open is slated for August 21st–25th, 2024, at the renowned Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland. With excitement growing over Nelly Korda’s potential third major title, there are over two months until the event. In the meantime, is she competing in other LPGA Tour events?

Where is Nelly Korda playing next before the AIG Women’s Open?

Curiously, the golfer won’t be participating in the ShopRite LPGA Classic, set to start on June 7th. The event will feature 144 golfers, including defending champion Ashleigh Buha. However, Korda is expected to join the competition following the one in New Jersey, when the LPGA moves to the Blythefield Country Club in Michigan for the Meijer LPGA Classic.

Three years ago, at the Meijer LPGA Classic, 25-year-old Korda clinched victory by a two-stroke margin over Leona Maguire. It marked her fifth career win on the LPGA Tour, a number that has now grown to 14.

What are your thoughts on Nelly Korda’s recent pledge following the Women’s Open? Do you believe she can make a comeback in the upcoming major of the season? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section!