I like to hit a draw, and when I tested this one, I fell in love with it. Korda finds yet another bunker with her driver, this time at 14. Finally Korda also uses a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball (opens in new tab). This ball allows her to get a little bit more distance without compromising on the feel she wants with the irons and around the greens. Nelly Korda Final Round Highlights | 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship Moving to the irons, as we mentioned above Korda did have a T200 Korda is among the top prospects in golf for the upcoming days. It's a forgotten fundamental on the amateur level, but we're constantly checking it on tour. Thats by far her best finish at a major; in fact, its her career best finish. A club that nearly got five stars in our review; one of the first things we noticed with the TSI2 was the consistency of the flight. As well as writing lots of features and reviews you can find her on our YouTube channel giving you insights on the latest rules, clubs and tips to improve your golf game. I see a lot of amateurs looping the club up and around on multiple planes, and it's a big reason they can't find the fairway when they need to. Although they can be seen regularly, Nelly has not posted a single photo with him, but Andreas has posted numerous pictures with her. That's the shot for righties that starts a little right of the target but curves back toward it. Getty Images World No. And when itcomes to competing on golfs biggest stages,see why theworlds best players overwhelmingly choose Titleist. Shes -9. Nelly Korda is ranked in the top 8 in driving distance on the LPGA Tour. It promotes good extension for longer drives and makes me feel like I can really smash it. Every player is different, with a different swing, a different angle of attack, different swing speeds and more. Theres so much consistency with shape of the ball and with distance, its exactly what I want. WebKorda ascended to World No. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. --with Keely Levins, RELATED: 8 things you need to know about KPMG Women's PGA champion Nelly Korda. Inevitably with fairway woods, which are often the hardest clubs in the bag to hit well, the strike locations tend to be more inconsistent. I use her distances to judge myself who is around 103-108 mph on average. Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature. Salas finds the centre of the green with her 7-wood. This is something Ive worked for since I was 14. Why would you want to make it any harder to hit them on command? Korda is hoping to further cement her standing at the top of the ranking with a win this week, which would mark her fourth of the year, and the seventh of her career. Let's take a look below. By Sam Tremlett Nelly Korda is a young and talented American Professional Golf player. Salas cant make her putt, and while its only her second bogey of the week, its come at exactly the wrong time. Does anyone have a graphic or a link to a site that has Nelly Kordas club distances? LPGA Tour player Nelly Korda's golf swing from down the line with iron swings in full speed and slow motion. Shes embraced by sister Jessica, her mum and partner, then sprayed with some tasty champagne. I tried to keep a level head, and keep it one shot at a time.. It stays out on the right lip, and she wanders off quietly effing and jeffing. Theyre both missable; theyre both made. So the first thing you need to do is make sure your swing path comes from inside the target line on the downswing. Ernst does extremely well to get up and down for her par on 14. I used to call him up and give him what I wanted through the phone, but when I got fitted in person we found my 58 flew a little too high. Sometimes they can get away with it, but it's not reliable. See more in GNN's affiliate disclosure. She, however, enjoys a wide-open par-5 fairway just as much as rest of us. Meanwhile a double bogey for Tavatanakit on 13. Weve been able to get that down to where I want it. In 2020 she played an LPGA Tour playoff at ANA Inspiration against Brooke Henderson and Mirim Lee. From familiar faces doing victory laps to new competitors looking to make their mark, here's what to watch as the 2023 Masters gets underway. Plus, they even cover GPS watches, trolleys, and other golf equipment. Nelly Korda is very much open about her relationship status. I like the visual of the ball being at least somewhere near my left heel. This accounts only for her disclosed prize money, which she has won from her golf tours and events. A golfer for most of his life, Sam is a Senior Staff Writer for Golf Monthly. Nelly has not shared information about her education and academic qualification with the public. So close to perfection. Promise. The Chattahoochee River runs past the Highlands Course. The duo has been together since the end of 2019. In total, Rory hit 63 drives over 300-yards in the seven matches he played in the event. Go to the top of your backswing, and then swing down a little past where the ball would be. And yet, with the TSi2, the resulting distances and flights were impressively predictable. 7/8 gap is only 8yds and 5/6 gap is only 9yds vs 15yd gaps on most other irons? So, we wanted to give you an idea of how far is far and how short is short among LPGA Tour players. She won the 2017 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, an LPGA major. She sends her third from the dropzone into the heart of the green, but shell have a long two putts for double bogey. As a golf player, She earns a reasonable sum through her contracts and endorsement deals, which are not disclosed with the press. Every situation -- off the tee, from the fairway or rough -- is different. WebLPGA No. Met him for the first time a few months ago. As an amateur, she won the U.S. Women's Amateur twice, in 2010 and 2011. -20: N Korda (12)-16: Salas (12)-13: Molinaro (12). PROFILE:Justin Thomas is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. BA1 1UA. -19: N Korda (16)-16: Salas (15)-10: HJ Kim (F), Molinaro (16)-8: Kang (F), Tavatanakit (16). Masters 2023: How to watch, PGA In 2013, a week before her 15th birthday she made the cut at the Womens US Open. The first one, the result of an outrageous 250-yard fairway wood on 5 that nearly rolled in for albatross, coaxed a response out of Lizette Salas but Salas couldnt respond a second time when Kordas aggressive line at 12 paid a big dividend. Again, speaking to Golf Digest, Korda said; "I love my wedges. World No. Some other sources of her income are from sponsors like Cisco, UKG, J.Lindeberg, and also by appearing at games and events. I like to control it, and thats just how David taught me. Nelly Korda sees off Lizette Salas to win maiden major. To finally get it done here in Atlanta with such an amazing crowd, its really special. Now it's time for the one-handed drill. Game-Improvement Irons. Corey Conners trusted his Pro V1 golf ball to pick up his second Valero Texas Open title with a one-shot victory at TPC San Antonio. She sends a fine shot over the flag to 15 feet. Nelly Kordas 4 keys to one of the sweetest swings in golf, Masters 2023 live blog: Follow Tiger Woods' first round at Augusta National, 'It can't get any better': Star amateur Rose Zhang eyes elusive Augusta National title, Making it to the LPGA Tour isn't easy. Thats some performance by Nelly Korda, the 2021 Womens PGA champion, and new world number one. The overall look of the two drivers is pretty similar, except where the shaft is inserted on the TSR1, Korda said. Nelly Korda is flying high in 2021, winning the LPGA Meijer Classic last weekend to become the first player this year to win multiple times on tour. But her approach to the 18th plugged in the sand on the slope of a bunker. Shes -9. In August 2021, she won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. View All Players. Along with her sister Jessica Korda, Nelly is dubbed one of the most beautiful women in golf. Interview ahoy! The suns out. In 2016, Nelly turned professional made played her first professional game at the Sioux Falls GreatLIFE Challenge. LPGA No. The shot was pretty much perfectly judged, but it wouldnt have required too much taken off it to get wet. Nelly Korda is ranked in the top 8 in driving distance on the LPGA Tour. I actually use it as part of my pre-shot routine. Molinaro is this close to draining a 50-foot eagle putt on 12. If youre looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment shell have the answers. Another hole, another three-putt bogey for Molinaro. Youve probably spent a small fortune to get the set up thats right for your game, so dont forget to get specialist insurance from Golf Care to protect your clubs from theft, loss, and accidental damage. I dont really like to rip at golf shots. Befoe finding love with Andreas, Nelly dated Jordan Thompson for almost a year in 2018. She's recorded six victories on tour, most recently winning at the 2021 Diamond Nothing much about their first meeting instance is shared with the public. Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. The winner of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am played a Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot golf ball in capturing his 11th PGA TOUR victory, making three back-nine Max Homa put the NEW Titleist Pro V1 golf ball in play for the first time this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, leading the field in Strokes Titleist Brand Ambassador Tom Hoge and Titleist golf ball player Sahith Theegala (Pro V1) became the first rookie team to win the QBE shootout in 11 At Titleist, our main objective is to help golfers play their best. A near-perfect lag followed by a tap in. If my swing or my game is kind of put side by side youll see a lot of swings that are half shots, she continued. 1:22; See All. Two seemingly effortless eagles won the day for Nelly Korda. Of course, elevation can affect how far the ball travels as well, though most LPGA events are not played at significant elevation. Salas can only splash out to 15 feet, and has a job on to salvage her par. Two seemingly effortless eagles won the day for Nelly Korda. The first one, the result of an outrageous 250-yard fairway wood on 5 that nearly rolled in for albatross, coaxed a response out of Lizette Salas but Salas couldnt respond a second time when Kordas aggressive line at 12 paid a big dividend. This is my one-handed drill to help me get a feel for the type of swing I need to make when I can't afford to miss the fairway. 1 Nelly Korda is certainly no slouch off the tee: The 23-year-old ranks in the top 8 for driving distance on the LPGA Tour, averaging over 273 yards. She carries this as well as a 5-iron, presumably because the 5 hybrid carries the equivalent distance of a 4 iron. Equipment counts courtesy of Darrell Survey, Fifteen of the 21 players finishing inside the top 15 and ties on Sundays final leader board played a Pro V1 or Pro V1, Corey Conners Wins the Valero Texas Open to Secure His Second Career Victory at TPC San Antonio, Matt Wallace and Celine Boutier Lead Titleist to 6-Win-Week Across Worldwide Tours, Taylor Moore Tees Up New Pro V1 to Earn His First Career PGA TOUR Title at the Valspar Championship, Scottie Scheffler Trusts His Pro V1 to Win THE PLAYERS Championship and Return to World No. 1 with the victory and held it longer than an American in history until reliquishing it in January 2022. She cant make one here. Back down the hole, Salas lays up with her second. Scottie Scheffler (Pro V1) earned his fifth career PGA TOUR victory following a final round 7-under 65 at TPC Scottsdale. Give yourself the best chance to hit the fairway before you ever take the club back by making sure you're not lined up in a way that will put the ball in the rough. Only problem is, Korda is hitting 9-iron in from the bunker, and she twirls the club after sending her second pin high, leaving a ten-foot look at birdie. On the podcast, Korda said she has 11,000 swing videos. I'll teach you how to hit my three go-to tee balls, starting with the one you're probably most interested in: the power shot. Shes the same height as me, has a very similar swing, and her driver distance is the same. A combination of more ball speed and lowering the stated loft from 9 to 10 degrees helped Korda drop roughly 400 RPMs and lower launch from 12 to 11.5 degrees, resulting in an additional 10 yards of carry distance (290 yards). Its a lot less spin, which is what Im looking for, Korda said. A double bogey, and her first dropped shots since her opening hole on Friday. I hope the tips for these three drives sound simple. After this win, she became the second woman from the USA to win Gold since 1900. She won the 2015 Harter Hall Invitational, the 2015 PING Invitational. Nelly Korda is a rising American professional golfer. All rights reserved. A young star in the game, we take a look in the bag of Collin Morikawa. Trackman posted it somewhere. Heres how it works. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Driver: Titleist TSR1 (10 degrees) with Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 S shaft, Fairway wood: Titleist TSi2 (16.5 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S shaft, Fairway wood: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees) with Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 75 S shaft, Hybrid: Ping G425 (26 degrees at 25) with Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S shaft, Irons: Titleist T100 (5-PW) all with Aerotech SteelFiber i80cw F4 shafts, Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (50-08F, 54-10S, 58-08M) all with Aerotech SteelFiber i95cw S shafts, Putter:Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Prototype. These are irons with a lot of forgiveness. Nelly was born on 28th July 1998 in Bradenton, Florida, United States of America. Shes the new clubhouse leader. Larry Mize, whose 140-foot chip-in to beat Greg Norman in 1987 is one of the greatest shots in Masters history, is playing the major for the final time. I love skulls, which I think is odd. Boyfriend AndreasAthanasiou. 5-iron 171. All rights reserved. Since turning pro in 2016, the 23-year-old has been tipped for greatness and fulfilled her destiny as a major-champion-in-waiting when she won the 2021 Women's PGA Championship. Corey Conners (Pro V1) closed with a bogey-free final round of 4-under 68 to win by one shot and close out his second career PGA TOUR victory. The average LPGA Tour player doesn't hit their driver 300-plus yards. Five years younger than fellow LPGA player and sister Jessica Korda (opens in new tab), Nelly Korda has become a star of the women's game, winning many times on the LPGA, competing in Solheim Cups, winning a Major in 2021, and also winning Olympic Gold in Tokyo. Next year she played at Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio and won against Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson. The wait appears to have ruined Kordas rhythm, as she makes a heavy contact, the ball slicing to the right and dunking in the water, well short of dry land! 27 Jun 2021 16.40 From 121 yards, Nelly Korda sends a big pitching wedge to the back of 18. 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