Nelly Korda seized control of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Florida with a stunning eight-under-par 64 on Saturday's blustery front nine, propelling her to a three-shot lead.
As she stormed into contention, England's Lottie Woad found herself slipping down the leaderboard after four bogeys in five holes, ultimately ending up a staggering eight shots adrift. The 22-year-old began the round strongly with an opening birdie before hitting a patch of poor form at the par-3 third and par-4 fourth, where she suffered three consecutive blemishes.
Woad managed to recover somewhat by collecting six pars in succession from the fifth hole onwards but failed to capitalize on her chances. After a strong finish to the round with a birdie at 15 and a par at 16, play was suspended due to inclement weather, leaving Woad's hopes of victory dwindling rapidly.
World number two Korda, meanwhile, continued her dominance with seven birdies and an eagle, demonstrating remarkable resilience under trying conditions. The American acknowledged the taxing nature of the day but stated that she focused on survival mode rather than pushing for a record-breaking score.
Korda now leads South Korea's Amy Yang by three strokes after 36 holes, with the final round set to take place on Sunday. As Korda reflected on her chances, she emphasized the importance of staying present and focused over the remaining 18 holes, having won in different ways throughout her career.
As she stormed into contention, England's Lottie Woad found herself slipping down the leaderboard after four bogeys in five holes, ultimately ending up a staggering eight shots adrift. The 22-year-old began the round strongly with an opening birdie before hitting a patch of poor form at the par-3 third and par-4 fourth, where she suffered three consecutive blemishes.
Woad managed to recover somewhat by collecting six pars in succession from the fifth hole onwards but failed to capitalize on her chances. After a strong finish to the round with a birdie at 15 and a par at 16, play was suspended due to inclement weather, leaving Woad's hopes of victory dwindling rapidly.
World number two Korda, meanwhile, continued her dominance with seven birdies and an eagle, demonstrating remarkable resilience under trying conditions. The American acknowledged the taxing nature of the day but stated that she focused on survival mode rather than pushing for a record-breaking score.
Korda now leads South Korea's Amy Yang by three strokes after 36 holes, with the final round set to take place on Sunday. As Korda reflected on her chances, she emphasized the importance of staying present and focused over the remaining 18 holes, having won in different ways throughout her career.
. i'm not saying amy's gonna get swept away, but three shots behind at the halfway mark seems pretty huge. also, what's up with woad's game? four bogeys in five holes, that's crazy! does anyone have a link to this tournament or is it just some random lpga event 
nelly korda is on fire! an 8 under par round is insane, especially on a blustery day like saturday 
meanwhile lottie woad was pretty rough - 4 bogeys in 5 holes? yikes 
can only imagine how frustrating that must be to watch. hope nelly keeps her cool for the final round, but gotta admit, i'm rooting for her to bring home that win 
she really knows how to handle pressure like that 8 under par is insane 
Korda's strategy of playing survival mode worked out perfectly and now she's in a commanding lead 
! eight under par is insane, especially with those crazy windy conditions 
she's got so much experience under her belt and it shows - that eagle at the 10th hole was a game-changer 
amy yang is looking strong too, but korda's lead is looking solid 
lottie woad had a tough day, but you can't blame her for trying to capitalize on those early birdies 
still got plenty of time to mount a comeback on sunday, fingers crossed! 
and she's looking like a solid bet for the win. I mean, eight-under-par in those conditions? That's some next-level stuff 
. Still, gotta respect her for trying to recover and making a strong finish. It's gonna be a close one on Sunday, but I'm rooting for Nelly to take home that title 
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i'm literally glued to my screen waiting to see what happens next 
! It's like she's got a golden ticket to the winner's circle every time 
And she can't even recover from it? Poor girl... 
At least Nelly Korda was on fire 
She played like a pro and still managed to stay focused under all that windy chaos 
What a difference between them, right? 
! She's like a total boss out there on the course, you know? I mean, eight-under-par 64 is INSANE, especially considering those crazy windy conditions 
. And she just stays calm and focused, like she's got this whole thing under control 
. I'm definitely rooting for her to win it all on Sunday! 
... but at the same time, it's like she was so focused, she didn't even play to win 
... either way, it's gonna be a nail-biter on Sunday! 
still a huge fan of hers though!
and played smart. And 7 birdies and an eagle? Whoa, that's insane! 
. Hope Amy Yang puts up a good fight, though - it'll be interesting to see how she handles the pressure 
She's like a wellness warrior on the course, reminding us all to breathe and stay in the zone 
It's tough when you're havin' a patch of bad luck, but at least she's showin' some grit by tryin' to recover. That birdie at 15 was a nice bonus, though 
Still, it's clear that Nelly's got the momentum on her side right now. Bring it on Sunday and see what happens! 
... so a girl, Nelly Korda, is just destroying it out there with that eight-under-par score, but like, what's the point of even playing? I mean, she's gonna be under pressure to perform again tomorrow, and I'm sure she'll still manage to pull it off. It's all just so... predictable 
. And Lottie Woad, poor thing, got blown away by those blustery winds 
. Can't say I'm too invested in the drama unfolding on the course. But hey, if you're into golf, go for it, I guess 
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. Woad just can't catch a break, but you gotta feel for her, four bogeys in five holes? That's rough 
. She's got this tournament locked down tighter than my password 
. Can't wait to see what Sunday brings!