Tag: Jessica Korda

Mi Hyang Lee Sits on Top After First Round of LA Open

South Korea’s Mi Hyang Lee, a Monday qualifier veteran whose last LPGA victory came more than five years ago, holds a one-shot lead after the first round of the DIO Implant LA Open on Thursday, March 30, in Palos Verdes Estates, Calif. Lee shot a 6-under-par 65 at Palos Verdes Golf Club, putting her in…


Jessica Korda’s 3 Eagles, for 61 to Tie Ladies European Tour Record

SOTOGRANDE, Spain—Jessica Korda made three eagles Thursday in an 11–under 61 that equaled a Ladies European Tour record and gave her a five-shot lead after the first round of the Aramco Team Series in Sotogrande, Spain. Korda also added six birdies to go with one bogey on the par-4 eighth to break the course record…


In Borrowed Clothes, Korda Makes Strong Start at Muirfield

MUIRFIELD, Scotland—Playing in borrowed clothes doesn’t seem to bother Jessica Korda at the Women’s British Open. Still waiting for her suitcase to arrive in Muirfield, Korda recovered from an early bogey to shoot a 5-under 66 in the first round Thursday, putting her one shot behind leader Hinako Shibuno of Japan. Korda made four birdies…


Nelly Korda Takes Lead in First LPGA Event of 2022

In the opening event on the 2022 LPGA Tour, the Diamonds Resorts Tournament of Champions at Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Nelly Korda takes the lead after the second round with a total score of 10-under; the tournament is designated for winners of the previous year. Rolex Rankings No. 1 Korda shot a 66 on Friday…