World No. 1 Nelly Korda was on the of capping off an incredible season with a second major victory at the legendary Old Course in St. Andrews. However, her dreams were shattered in just a few holes when a brutal finish on Sunday dashed her hopes.
Korda’s roller-coaster final day at the 2024 AIG Women’s Open mirrored her unpredictable performance throughout the tournament and the entire season.
this year, Korda went on a remarkable winning streak, triumphing in six out of seven LPGA events, including a second major win at the Chevron Championship in April.
After that impressive run, Korda’s form took a nosedive, with frequent missed cuts, including at the next two majors. Her bid for Olympic gold in Paris was also thwarted by an unfortunate shank on the 15th hole during the final round.
However, as the year’s final major commenced at the Old Course, Korda, still holding the title of World No. 1, seemed poised to conquer her challenges and return to the winner’s circle. She started strong with consecutive rounds of 68… until things took a turn.