Nelly Korda on Defending The Chevron Championship Title and Growing Women's Golf

Reflecting on Last Year's Victory

• 🏆 Nelly Korda discusses her second major championship win at The Chevron Championship, highlighting the special moment of having both parents and her entire team present.
• 🎯 She recalls the pressure of potentially matching Anika and Nancy Lopez with five consecutive wins, emphasizing the team's success in staying focused and ignoring outside noise.
• ⛳️ Korda shares that she doesn't fully celebrate until the final putt drops on the 72nd hole, especially given the challenging nature of the 18th hole.

Course Conditions and Chevron's Commitment

• 🧐 While personally not noticing a significant difference after the course redesign, Korda acknowledges the amazing condition of the course for last year's major championship.
• 🤝 She praises Chevron's commitment to the LPGA and the local community, noting how their involvement has elevated the tournament in every aspect.
• 🌟 The importance of community and charity support is highlighted, as it drives more people to attend and support the event.

Supporting Junior Golf and Future Champions

• 🌟 Korda expresses gratitude to Chevron for supporting her Nelly Invitational, providing junior girls the opportunity to compete and potentially earn an exemption into the Chevron Championship.
• 💡 She draws parallels to her own experience playing in the championship as an amateur, emphasizing the valuable learning opportunities it provided.
• 🌱 The partnership signifies Chevron's commitment to elevating women's golf and supporting the game's future.

The LPGA Tour's 75th Anniversary and Inspiring the Next Generation

• ⛳️ Reflecting on the LPGA Tour's 75th anniversary, Korda honors the 13 amazing Founders whose efforts paved the way for current players.
• 🚀 She emphasizes the ongoing mission to grow the game of golf and inspire future generations of players.
• ❤️ Korda shares her passion for the game, hoping her love for golf is visible and inspires others, creating a domino effect of inspiration.