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LPGA Star Nelly Korda Takes Ford Championship Lead, History Says It's a Wrap


Published on 2025-03-28 17:45:41 - Newsweek
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  • Nelly Korda seeks to defend the first of the seven titles she won in 2024 and is the clubhouse co-leader of the Ford Championship after a fiery round of golf.

Nelly Korda took a commanding lead at the Ford Championship in Arizona, finishing the third round with a score of 14-under 202, which put her three strokes ahead of her competitors. Despite a challenging start with a bogey on the first hole, Korda rallied with an impressive back nine, scoring five birdies. Her performance included a notable 25-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole. Meanwhile, competitors like Hira Naveed and Frida Kinhult made significant moves up the leaderboard, with Naveed scoring a 66 and Kinhult a 65. Lexi Thompson, however, struggled, finishing with a 73, which dropped her significantly behind the leader. The tournament, held at Seville Golf and Country Club, saw players dealing with windy conditions, adding to the challenge of the course.

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