Nelly Korda stepped up to the first tee, her eyes fixed on the fairway stretching out before her. As she took her stance, her caddie, Jason McDede, gave her a reassuring nod. “You got this, Nelly,” he said with a smile.
Nelly’s trust in McDede was built on years of partnership. The duo had been working together for eight years, and their chemistry was undeniable. McDede knew exactly when to offer advice and when to stay quiet, allowing Nelly to focus on her game.
Just behind the tee box, Nelly’s swing coach, Jamie Mulligan, watched intently. Mulligan had joined Nelly’s team in 2021, and their partnership had been a successful one. Despite a brief split due to scheduling conflicts, Mulligan had made himself more available to work with Nelly during tournament weeks, and the results had been impressive.
Nelly had first met Mulligan through her sister, Jessica, who was friends with one of his other clients, Patrick Cantlay. The two had clicked immediately, bonding over their shared passion for golf and their positive attitudes. Mulligan’s ability to connect with Nelly on a personal level had been a key factor in their success together.
s Nelly began her round, Mulligan stood directly behind her, offering words of encouragement and advice. His presence was a calming influence on Nelly, who valued his insight and expertise. “Having Jamie at events has been really, really nice,” Nelly said. “He’s a golf coach, but he also brings me so much from the mental side as well.”
Throughout the tournament, Nelly’s team worked tirelessly behind the scenes, fine-tuning her swing and providing support whenever she needed it. McDede’s humor and banter helped to keep Nelly’s spirits high, even in the most pressure-packed moments.
As the sun began to set on another successful day on the course, Nelly reflected on the importance of her team. “I just clicked with them immediately,” she said. “When I trust someone, I trust them fully, and I really give them a chance.”
With Mulligan and McDede by her side, Nelly felt confident that she could conquer any challenge the golf course threw her way. Together, they were a formidable team, working in perfect harmony to help Nelly achieve her goals and dominate the world of golf.
