After Years of Failed Attempts, the Innovative $4M Race Has Nelly Korda Sigh a Relief for the Concerning ‘Future’

Life isn’t a bed of roses for a professional on the LPGA Tour. The men’s circuit is much more celebrated than the realm of women’s golf, not to mention the money it offers to its golfers. But even so, the sport is undergoing massive changes as can be seen from the upcoming event, the Grant Thornton Invitational, co-sanctioned by both the golfing bodies.

Whilst the teams, including both women and men, fight for glory and a cut of the equal $4 million prize purse, one shouldn’t let go of the bigger picture. And, that is exactly what the LPGA Covergirl Nelly Korda has emphasized, all the while dubbing the upcoming tournament as a “great step for our future!”

Nelly Korda highlights the importance of the co-sanctioned event

The Grant Thornton Invitational is all set to kick off on December 8. Moreover, the 25-year-old with her teammate Tony Finau would tee it off against Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler during the 8th match of the day. However, ahead of the tournament, the golfer had much to say as she took to an interview with her partner.

In the press conference, the 1X major champ was asked what the event could mean for the LPGA Tour with the field and the money associated with it. Responding to the question, the pro was all praise for it as she said, “I think every year our tour is making strides forward with increasing prize money” while pointing out how there are “better players out there.” Moreover, the golfer also expressed her belief in the professionals of the women’s circuit as she guaranteed their performance if they were given the proper “platform.”

Continuing with her reply, the 2021 Women’s PGA Championship winner indicated how the “women’s game is constantly getting elevated.” Moreover, she also mentioned how the tournament is “a great step for our future” all the while agreeing with her partner Finau. The latter had earlier expressed his excitement at playing in the co-sanctioned competition and expressed a hopeful outlook for the event’s future in the golfing world.

After many years which saw the women golfers playing for a meager amount, the elevated tournament coupled with the increased prize money is a big step, nonetheless. Although a lot have tried to bring up the game, not many have succeeded over the years. Moreover, there is yet another achievement that the contest was able to achieve for the LPGA Tour.

The massive deal for the event coverage

The upcoming crossover event between the PGA Tour and the LPGA Tour would witness a lot of change in the golfing world, especially for the women’s circuit. Moreover, NBC Network has signed a massive deal to televise the whole nine hours of the tournament on its channels, including the likes of Golf Channel, NBC, and Peacock (a subsidiary of NBC).

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Although it can be disputed that the amount of interest being received by the competition is mainly because of the PGA Tour professionals taking part in the same, one cannot ignore the LPGA Tour. Moreover, it is but a testament to the huge development that women’s golf has undergone throughout the years. A true stepping stone for the future!

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