Nelly Korda Leads by Four Shots at LPGA Drive On Championship
Hometown favorite Nelly Korda holds a four-shot lead going into the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship.
Nelly Korda Takes the Lead
Nelly Korda, the hometown favorite, shot a 3-under 68 with an eagle-birdie finish on Saturday to take a four-shot lead into the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship. Despite consecutive bogeys on holes 7 and 8, Korda rebounded with a late surge to maintain her lead.
Speaking about the overwhelming support she has received from the local crowd, Korda said, 'I'm actually kind of taken back with how much support I've been getting this week. Being in Florida, I always get a lot of support, but hometown, it's crazy. It's been nice seeing friends and family come out ... feeling the support.'
Strong Competitors
Lydia Ko, fresh off her victory in the Tournament of Champions, is tied for second place with a score of 69. Megan Khang and Ayaka Furue are also in contention at 9 under.
Ko commented on the challenging conditions, saying, 'It was really windy. It was almost as windy as the peak of the first day. It didn't really die down until we were pretty much on the last hole.'
Final Thoughts
With a four-shot lead heading into the final round, Nelly Korda is in a strong position to secure a wire-to-wire victory at the LPGA Drive On Championship. Despite a shaky start on Saturday, Korda's late surge and the overwhelming hometown support have boosted her confidence.
Competitors like Lydia Ko, Megan Khang, and Ayaka Furue will be looking to challenge Korda in the final round. The challenging windy conditions have added an extra layer of difficulty to the tournament.
