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Nelly Korda's Thrilling Victory at Hometown LPGA Championship

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Nelly Korda secures a dramatic win over Lydia Ko in a play-off at the LPGA Drive On Championship, captivating fans with her hometown triumph.

Nelly Korda showcased her golfing prowess by staging a remarkable comeback in her hometown LPGA Drive On Championship, clinching her 9th LPGA Tour title and delaying Lydia Ko's Hall of Fame induction. The Bradenton, Fla., event witnessed Nelly Korda's resilience as she produced an eagle-birdie finish to force a thrilling play-off with Lydia Ko, ultimately defeating the former world No. 1. Reflecting on her performance, Korda expressed her joy at winning in front of her local supporters, seizing victory on the second playoff hole in a nail-biting finish. This win marked Korda's first LPGA victory since 2022, earning her a significant first-place payout and solidifying her position in the golfing world. Fans were treated to an electrifying showdown between Korda and Ko, highlighting the intense competition and skill on display.

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Nelly Korda rallies to win hometown event for 9th LPGA Tour title ... (LPGA)

BRADENTON, Fla, (AP) โ€” Nelly Korda rallied to win her hometown LPGA Drive On Championship and delay Lydia Ko's LPGA Hall of Fame entry, outlasting the New ...

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LPGA Tour: Nelly Korda beats Lydia Ko in dramatic play-off to win ... (Sky Sports)

Nelly Korda produced an eagle-birdie finish to salvage a two-over 73 on the final day in Florida and force a play-off with Lydia Ko, before beating her with ...

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Korda: 'Gave myself a chance' to win LPGA Drive On (NBC Sports - Motorsports)

Nelly Korda reflects on the final round of the LPGA Drive on Championship, where she won in front of her hometown crowd on the second playoff hole in a ...

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Nelly Korda edges Lydia Ko in sensational LPGA finish in Florida (New Zealand Herald)

The bid for LPGA Hall of Fame membership goes on for Lydia Ko, who had victory snatched away from her at the latest tournament in Florida. On a day of some.

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Nelly Korda in position for first win since 2022 (Golf.com)

Hometown favorite Nelly Korda holds a 4-shot lead heading into the final round of this week's LPGA Drive On Championship in Bradenton, Fla.

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Nelly Korda defeats Lydia Ko in sudden-death playoff to capture ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

The 25-year-old Bradenton resident won an LPGA Tour event for the first time since 2022, earning a first-place payout of $262500.

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Winner's Bag: Nelly Korda โ€“ LPGA Drive On Championship (Golf Australia Magazine)

Nelly Korda has defeated Lydia Ko on the first play-off to claim the LPGA Drive On Championship. See what the American had in the bag.

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Nelly Korda outlasts Lydia Ko in play-off to win golf's Drive On ... (The Straits Times)

Korda nabbed her ninth career LPGA victory despite squandering a four-shot lead to start the day. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Nelly Korda rallies to sudden-death hometown victory at LPGA Drive ... (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 ...

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5 things to know from the electric Nelly Korda vs. Lydia Ko ... (usatoday.com)

It's hard to imagine the LPGA getting off to a better start than its opening fortnight with Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda going to a playoff.

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Nelly Korda's wild comeback, LIV signings, bumpy greens | Monday ... (Golf.com)

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