Nelly Korda, a golfing prodigy and prominent TaylorMade ambassador, surprised everyone by strategically switching her equipment on her birthday during the Amundi Evian Championship‘s moving day. When Korda switched from her Stealth driver to the Titleist TSR1, she showed off her talent and prowess by shooting an amazing 64 that astounded spectators and rival golfers.
Future equipment decisions and Nelly Korda’s performance will surely be closely watched by the golfing community as she works to solidify her position as one of the game’s biggest stars. Golfers and fans alike are sure to enjoy Korda’s trip because of her outstanding talent, relentless dedication, and strategic acumen.
Nelly Korda’s bold equipment swap sparks social media frenzy at Evian Championship
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After a tweet highlighting Korda’s choice to switch back to the Titleist TSR1 driver went viral, the social media realm erupted in delight. As an ambassador for TaylorMade, a $2 billion brand, Korda’s decision to temporarily sever her relationship with the firm drew criticism.
Woah, Nelly Korda took out her Stealth driver and swapped back in the Titleist TSR1 for moving day at Evian.
Shot a cool 64😮💨 pic.twitter.com/DmY2avEgFE
— Gabby Herzig (@GabbyHerzig) July 29, 2023
The young American star made a statement with her equipment choice at the Evian Championship, one of the most renowned events in women’s golf. It turned out to be a brave and thoughtful choice to choose the Titleist Driver, a brand she had previously been acquainted with before partnering with Taylormade.
Professional golfers frequently change their equipment to fit the circumstances of a course, but Korda’s decision to swap during a major championship—and on her birthday, no less—added a degree of interest. Korda’s action demonstrated a great degree of confidence and a willingness to maximize her performance as a seasoned player who has already seen success at the top level.
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Nelly Korda’s spectacular 64 sets the stage for a Major Championship victory
At the Amundi Evian Championship, Nelly Korda, a seasoned eight-time LPGA Tour winner, jumped into contention on Moving Day. She tied the lowest round of the week with a remarkable bogey-free 7-under 64. Korda got off to a fast start, recording four birdies in the first seven holes, including back-to-back ones on holes Nos. 6 and 7. On the back nine, she continued to shine, making three more birdies, including one on the par-5 18th hole and two more in a three-hole span from holes 12 to 14.
This 64 is Korda’s best round of the 2023 season and her first 64 or better since the last round of the 2022 ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge, at Pelican Golf Club, where she shot a 6-under 64. This amazing performance happened just one day after the skilled golfer turned 25 on July 28. It was a great late birthday gift for the golfer. Now that she has her sights set on Sunday’s final round at Evian Resort Golf Club, Korda has a great chance to win her second major event, which would be her first since she won the KPMG Women’s PGA event in 2021.
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