CNN —Nelly Korda pulled off a stunning late rally to clinch a dramatic hometown victory at the LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida on Sunday, edging Lydia Ko in a playoff to prolong the New Zealander’s wait to join the LPGA Hall of Fame.
“The amount of support I received this week was unbelievable,” Korda told reporters.
Good ol’ Nelly fashion making it dramatic.”Ko and Korda embrace after a dramatic battle.
Steve Nesius/APVictory marks Korda’s ninth title on the LPGA Tour, and her first since she defended her Pelican Women’s Championship crown in November 2022.
The $262,500 winner’s purse sees her cross the $9 million mark for LPGA Tour career earnings.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, LPGA Hall of Fame, Bradenton, LPGA Tour, Hilton, LPGA, Hall of Fame, of Fame
Locations:
Florida