Nelly Korda Makes a Contradictory Yet Heartfelt Remark on Mixed Events Despite Having the ‘Best’ of Her Times

The Grant Thornton Invitational remains the only mixed-team event where pros from the PGA and LPGA Tour come together to play. It is the inaugural year of the event and it has surely found admirers in cover girl Nelly Korda as she enjoys her off-season.

After kicking off with the first round of scramble and concluding a thrilling round, the 8-time LPGA winner, Korda described the mixed factor that makes it unique and yet also accounts for why it should remain as the stand-alone.

Nelly Korda explains the need for only one mixed event

The Grant Thornton Invitational began this Friday and displayed an exciting round of scramble for the golf world to enjoy. Being the only mixed event, it has gained many supporters, however, Nelly Korda from Team FiNelly (Tony Finau-Nelly Korda) remarked in a round-1 press conference why it should stay the only event.

Korda and Finau are currently charting the event leaderboard as they shot a 16 under 56 and pushed ahead of all the teams. The duo had a bogey-free round with 14 birdies coming off of a stride in doing the unthinkable. As evident, Korda did enjoy playing, however, when asked about advocating for more such mixed events, she explained, “I think it’s fun, but again, that’s what makes this event so special, because it’s just one of one.”

The 25-year-old clarified that the Invitational aimed to “push women’s and men’s golf forward” with the mixed event and they have successfully done that. So far, Korda is “enjoying” her play as it is the first time she has come close to experiencing the men’s golf one-on-one.

Paired with Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler for the first tee time, the 1x major champion was particularly intrigued to watch Fowler “play up close”. The 8-time LPGA winner then explained why the event while advocating for a great cause has also made her come par with her sister, Jessica Korda.

Nelly Korda expresses her delight in playing in Naples

Nelly and Jessica Korda live on opposite sides in Florida, one in Bradenton and another on the east coast in Jupiter. The eldest bird has the advantage of following the men’s game up close more often than Nelly has. However, this takes the 25-year-old took advantage of the event that her sister was missing and observed the games closely.

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Korda explained, “I don’t live on the other side of Florida like my sister does, so to me, I was very impressed with how well they strike it and their process just before they go and hit the ball, as well.” The LPGA pro undoubtedly had fun as she is now preparing for the Saturday foursomes with Finau. Will she surf the waves and maintain their top place on the leaderboard?

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