Nelly Korda comeback
Nelly Korda mounted a stunning climb from five shots back to co-lead inside 10 holes, sparking talk of a late-week charge at the Fortinet Founders Cup. The comeback was a major talking point among golf watchers on X this week. (x.com)
Hyo Joo Kim won the Fortinet Founders Cup at Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club with a 16‑under 272 total, edging Nelly Korda by one stroke. (lpga.com) Korda’s bid fell short after a late three‑putt — reports say the miss included a roughly 3‑foot effort — a bogey on the closing stretch that ultimately left her one shot shy. (sports.yahoo.com) Kim closed with a 1‑over 73 (four birdies, five bogeys) to hold on, regaining the lead with a birdie at the 11th and riding that cushion home to the title. (globalgolftimes.com) The victory was Kim’s eighth LPGA Tour title and it vaulted her up four places to No. 4 in the women’s world golf rankings in the update released after the event. (golfdigest.com) Korda entered the week off a season‑opening win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions — a weather‑shortened, 54‑hole event — and after a six‑week break she shot a final‑round 69 to finish at 15‑under and told media she’d “take the positives” before turning her focus to next week. (espn.com)
