Korda Eyes U.S. Women’s Open Title in Wales to Salvage Season
Nelly Korda, despite a season that has been strong but not quite at her usual elite level, views this week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales as her final opportunity to elevate her 2024 campaign beyond a “lost year” in the major championship department.Korda, who has nothing left to prove in her career, sees this tournament as a chance to solidify her legacy, not validate it.
The sentiment echoes that of Rory McIlroy, who recently spoke about how certain tournaments and venues call to the game’s greatest players. Korda reportedly feels a strong connection to the U.S. Women’s Open, a tournament she was a deserving contender in last year at St. Andrews. A victory in Wales would carry notable emotional weight, given the near-miss at st. Andrews, and would be a fitting achievement for her current standing in the sport. Such a win would also offer a glimpse into how her career will be viewed in retrospect.
Korda’s comments on Tuesday provided insight into her mindset, but her performance this week will offer a more definitive statement on her aspirations and capabilities.
