World No 1 Nelly Korda makes a high-stakes return to the LPGA Tour this week at The Annika, driven by Gainbridge, with a singular focus on securing her fourth victory at Pelican Golf Club. This specific achievement would guarantee her immediate induction into the LPGA Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone in her career. Korda’s last competitive appearance was the Solheim Cup in September, following her final tour event at the FM Championship in August, making this her first start in over two months.
World No 1 returns from eight-week break to chase fourth Pelican title and cement legacy.
The 28-year-old American is chasing her fifth win of the season after an impressive run of three titles in her previous six attempts at this venue. Her dominance at Pelican Golf Club has been consistent, establishing her as the favorite to extend her record. Korda acknowledged the unusual length of her break, noting, “Eight weeks – I don’t remember the last time I took that long off. It was nice but by the middle of it I was ready to get going. There is only so many hours you can go out and practise and beat balls.”
Fans can follow Korda’s quest for immortality alongside fellow star Charley Hull, who also addressed the media ahead of the tournament. The competition kicks off with live coverage on Sky Sports Golf from 4pm on Thursday. As Korda seeks to convert her familiarity with the course into another major trophy, the pressure is on to maintain her world number one ranking while cementing her place in golf history.
Source: Sky Sports
