Nelly Korda sits tied for eighth place, heading into the final round of the 2024 CME Group Tour Championship. Fresh off a win at the Annika last week, the World No. 1 golfer is seeking her eighth title of the season this weekend at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida.
Following the conclusion of her stellar second round, Korda headed into a very wholesome post-round interview with Sophia Popov, a German LPGA Tour professional. The 2024 Rolex Player of the Year was Popov’s first interview outing as a journalist.
The German golfer said (via X @LPGA):
“That’s awesome! Obviously, I wish you all the best for the rest of the weekend and I’m very honoured you were my first interview.”
Korda followed up the interview by congratulating her with a hug and complimenting her on how “great” she did. As the LPGA Tour superstar was walking away, the crowd showered in compliments for Popov as she went to high-five Korda.
Nelly Korda’s 2024 CME Group Tour Championship Rounds 1, 2, and 3 Recap
Nelly Korda opened up the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship with an even-par 72 score that left her tied for 44th place. Determined to go home with her eighth title of the year and a grand winner’s cheque worth $4 million, she fired up a stellar bogey-free second round.
The 26-year-old followed up a six under par 66 second-round score with a three under par 69 on the third day. Here’s a look into her scorecard over the last three days at the Tiburon Golf Club:
4) – 4
Hole 16 (par 3) – 3
Hole 17 (par 5) – 4
Hole 18 (par 4) – 4
Round 2
Hole 1 (par 5) – 5
Hole 2 (par 4) – 4
Hole 3 (par 4) – 2
Hole 4 (par 4) – 4
Hole 5 (par 3) – 3
Hole 6 (par 5) – 4
Hole 7 (par 4) – 4
Hole 8 (par 3) – 3
Hole 9 (par 4) – 3
Hole 10 (par 4) – 4
Hole 11 (par 4) – 4
Hole 12 (par 3) – 2
Hole 13 (par 4) – 4
Hole 14 (par 5) – 5
Hole 15 (par 4) – 4
Hole 16 (par 3) – 3
Hole 17 (par 5) – 4
Hole 18 (par 4) – 4
Round 3
Hole 1 (par 5) – 4
Hole 2 (par 4) – 4
Hole 3 (par 4) – 4
Hole 4 (par 4) – 4
Hole 5 (par 3) – 3
Hole 6 (par 5) – 6
Hole 7 (par 4) – 4
Hole 8 (par 3) – 2
Hole 9 (par 4) – 4
Hole 10 (par 4) – 4
Hole 11 (par 4) – 4
Hole 12 (par 3) – 4
Hole 13 (par 4) – 4
Hole 14 (par 5) – 4
Hole 15 (par 4) – 4
Hole 16 (par 3) – 3
Hole 17 (par 5) – 4
Hole 18 (par 4) – 3
