Red-Hot Start for Nelly Korda
Nelly Korda made her presence felt in dominant fashion, carding a stellar 5-under-par 67 in her opening round at the U.S. Women’s Open. With sharp iron play and a smooth putting stroke, the world No. 1 sent a strong statement to the rest of the field.
Blistering Front Nine
Korda’s round began solidly, but she caught fire midway through the front nine. She rolled in back-to-back birdies at the 3rd and 4th, added another at the 6th, and turned in 3-under 33 — a clean, confident stretch that showcased her control off the tee and around the greens.
Back Nine Brilliance
Her momentum didn’t stop there. On the back nine, Korda birdied 11, 13, and 16, before closing out with a final birdie on 18. A lone bogey on the 15th was the only blemish on what was otherwise a masterclass performance.
Statement Made
Finishing with a 67, Korda now sits at 5-under — firmly in contention and looking as composed as ever. If this form holds, she could be on track for yet another major triumph. The rest of the field has officially been put on notice: Nelly Korda is locked in and chasing glory.