Nelly Korda Makes 10 On A Par 3 In Nightmare US Women’s Open Start
Nelly Korda came into the week with six wins in her last seven starts - but faces a mountain to climb after a disastrous third hole
Nelly Korda's hopes of continuing her red-hot winning form at this week's US Women's Open went up in flames after only three holes of the first round.
Korda arrived at Lancaster Country Club for the second women's Major of the year as the heavy favourite having won six of her last seven starts. The historic run included claiming her second career Major at the Chevron Championship last month.
However, the World No.1's hopes of adding to that tally this week appear all but over after she carded a disastrous septuple-bogey ten on the par-3 12th hole, just her third hole of the day.
World No 1 women's golfer Nelly Korda cards a 10 (!) at the par-3 12th at the US Women's Open #OneOfUs pic.twitter.com/pknN91pLKTMay 30, 2024
Starting on the back nine, Korda bogeyed her opening hole before arriving on the 12th tee. A severe backlog meant the American's group was forced to wait a while before being able to hit their tee shots.
Korda's eventual tee shot flew the green, landing in the back bunker. With the green slopping away from the sand and towards the water, the 25-year-old faced a difficult up and down.
However, disaster struck when she found the water not once - or twice - but three times. Forced to take penalty drops on each occasion, she eventually two-putted for a seven-over-par ten. The score marks her highest single-hole score of her LPGA Tour career having previously made an eight on four occasions.
Another bogey followed on the par-4 15th to leave her +9 for the tournament at the time of writing and a whopping ten shots of the early leaders.
Get the Golf Monthly Newsletter
Subscribe to the Golf Monthly newsletter to stay up to date with all the latest tour news, equipment news, reviews, head-to-heads and buyer’s guides from our team of experienced experts.
Korda was not the only player to struggle with the par-3 12th, with Colombia's Mariajo Uribe also making a sextuple-bogey nine having found the water on two occasions from the greenside rough beyond the green.
Ben joined Golf Monthly having completed his NCTJ in multimedia sports journalism at News Associates, London. He is now a freelance journalist who also works for The Independent, Metro, UEFA and Stats Perform.
-
The Best College Golf Coaches Of All Time
There have been some top-class college golf coaches through the years – here are some of the best there have ever been
By Mike Hall Published
-
Which Golfer Has The Most College Wins In History?
Many players excelled in their college careers, but which one has more victories than any other?
By Mike Hall Published
-
Grant Thornton Invitational Full Field And Teams Confirmed Ahead Of 2024 Tournament
All 16 pairings have been unveiled ahead of the second-ever Grant Thornton Invitational at Tiburon Golf Club in December
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
Curtis Cup Star Jasmine Koo Wins Third Consecutive Collegiate Title
Jasmine Koo secured the East Lake Cup to become the first USC Trojan to win three consecutive titles since 2013
By Elliott Heath Published
-
Toto Japan Classic Prize Money Payout 2024
Mone Inami defends her title as the Asian Swing section of the LPGA Tour season concludes with the Toto Japan classic at Seta Golf Club
By Mike Hall Published
-
Aramco Team Series Riyadh Prize Money Payout 2024
Alison Lee defends her title in Riyadh
By Mike Hall Published
-
Ruoning Yin Lands Second LPGA Tour Title In Three Starts
China's Yin won the Maybank Championship in fine style after carding a final round 65 to triumph by one over Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul
By Jonny Leighfield Published
-
College Stars Make Big Decisions On Turning Pro After Reaching Final Stage Of LPGA Tour Q-Series
Adela Cernousek and Zoe Campos both progressed to the final stage of LPGA Tour’s Q-Series, but only one will be taking the chance to earn a card for the 2025 season
By Mike Hall Published
-
Report: Transgender Golfer Faces Potential Ban Amid LPGA Tour Policy Review
Hailey Davidson may be banned from competing on next season's Epson Tour despite earning status on the developmental circuit via the second stage of LPGA Q-Series
By Mike Hall Published
-
How Much Did Ruoning Yin Win At The Maybank Championship?
A world-class field competes in the second edition of the no-cut event with the chance to claim a sizeable first prize and crucial Race to CME Globe points
By Mike Hall Last updated