Nelly Korda score, highlights: LGPA golfer chases history at Cognizant Founders Cup
CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY – MAY 09: Nelly Korda of the United States plays her shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club on May 09, 2024 in Clifton, New Jersey.
Nelly Korda is chasing history in the “Garden State.”
Entering the Cognizant Founders Cup, Korda is the winner of five straight LGPA tournaments, joining golf legends Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez as the only LGPA golfers to achieve the feat.
Should Korda secure the victory this weekend, then she’ll have etched her name in the record books, in an already incredibly successful career.
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USA TODAY Sports will track highlights and more from Korda’s chase for glory this weekend at the Cognizant Founders Cup.
Nelly Korda highlights
Korda sinks birdie putt to drop to -1
Korda finished her Thursday Front 9 on a positive note: She sank a lengthy birdie putt to drop to one-under in the tournament. It’s her second birdie of the day, though she did bogey the Par 4 13th hole.
Nelly Korda score
Through nine holes in Thursday’s Round 1, Korda is one-under (tied for 11th).
How to watch Nelly Korda at the Cognizant Founders Cup
- Live stream: ESPN+, Peacock
ESPN+ and Peacock broadcast the Cognizant Founders Cup beginning Thursday. ESPN+ will stream featured groups, including that of Korda.
Nelly Korda tee time
- Round 1 (Thursday, May 9): 7:59 a.m. ET
Korda is one third of the feature group that tees off in Round 1 on Thursday, alongside Jin Young Ko and Minjee Lee.
Nelly Korda career earnings
According to the LGPA, Korda has raked in $11,361,489 entering the Cognizant Founders Cup. That ranks 23rd all time amongst LGPA golfers.
Where is Nelly Korda from?
Nelly Korda was born in Bradenton, Florida. She currently resides in Bradenton.
Korda did her hometown proud in January 2024, when she won the LGPA Drive On Championship at the Bradenton Country Club.
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