BREAKING LIVE: Nelly Korda Enters Guinness World Record as the……….
Nelly Korda and the reigning Olympic champion Lydia Ko will tee off at the lone annual LPGA Tour event in South Korea later this month, tournament organizers said Wednesday.Officials for the Oct. 17-20 BMW Ladies Championship said Korda will play for the second straight year at Seowon Hills at Seowon Valley Country Club in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. The American star leads the tour this season with six victories, including her second career major victory at the Chevron Championship in April.
All six of Korda’s victories came in the first half of the year, a run that included four consecutive victories. Ko, a Korean-born Kiwi ranked third in the world, has been one of the hottest players in the latter portion of the season, winning the gold medal at the Paris Olympics and then her third major title at the AIG Women’s Open in August, before adding another title in September.
The South Korean contingent will include Amy Yang, who won her maiden major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, and Ryu Hae-ran, the inaugural winner of the FM Championship earlier this month.
Two other major champions from this season, Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue of Japan, will also play at the BMW event. Minjee Lee, Australian star of Korean descent, will look to defend her title at Seowon Hills. golfer Nelly Korda has officially entered the Guinness World Records after an incredible year on the LPGA Tour. The American star, who has dominated the first half of the season with six victories, including a major triumph at the Chevron Championship, now holds the record for the most consecutive LPGA victories in a calendar year.
This groundbreaking accomplishment was confirmed earlier today, marking Korda’s name in the history books. Her streak of four consecutive tournament victories between March and June is what secured her place in the record books. Previously, no LPGA player in modern history had achieved such a consistent level of dominance over such a short span.
Korda, who also captured her second major victory earlier this year, said after the announcement: “It’s an honor to be recognized for something so special. I’m proud of the hard work my team and I have put in to get here, and I’m excited to continue pushing the limits in this sport.”
Korda’s historic run will continue as she prepares for the upcoming BMW Ladies Championship, set to be held from October 17-20 at Seowon Hills, Seowon Valley Country Club in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It will be her second consecutive year competing at the event.
A Star-Studded Tournament Field
Alongside Korda, the tournament will feature a lineup of some of the best golfers in the world, including reigning Olympic champion Lydia Ko. Ko, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and followed up with a major win at the AIG Women’s Open, is considered one of Korda’s toughest competitors. Currently ranked third in the world, Ko has been in remarkable form, especially during the latter part of the season.
Other top contenders include South Korea’s Amy Yang, who captured her first major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, and Ryu Hae-ran, who recently won the inaugural FM Championship earlier this month. Japanese golfers Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue, both major champions this season, will also vie for the title at the prestigious BMW event.
Australian star Minjee Lee, who has Korean heritage, will be aiming to defend her 2023 BMW Ladies Championship title at Seowon Hills.
With Korda’s record-breaking feat and the high stakes of the BMW Ladies Championship, the golfing world is set for an exciting and competitive conclusion to the LPGA season.In an astonishing achievement, World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda has officially entered the Guinness World Records after an incredible year on the LPGA Tour. The American star, who has dominated the first half of the season with six victories, including a major triumph at the Chevron Championship, now holds the record for the most consecutive LPGA victories in a calendar year.
This groundbreaking accomplishment was confirmed earlier today, marking Korda’s name in the history books. Her streak of four consecutive tournament victories between March and June is what secured her place in the record books. Previously, no LPGA player in modern history had achieved such a consistent level of dominance over such a short span.
Korda, who also captured her second major victory earlier this year, said after the announcement: “It’s an honor to be recognized for something so special. I’m proud of the hard work my team and I have put in to get here, and I’m excited to continue pushing the limits in this sport.”
Korda’s historic run will continue as she prepares for the upcoming BMW Ladies Championship, set to be held from October 17-20 at Seowon Hills, Seowon Valley Country Club in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It will be her second consecutive year competing at the event.
A Star-Studded Tournament Field
Alongside Korda, the tournament will feature a lineup of some of the best golfers in the world, including reigning Olympic champion Lydia Ko. Ko, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics and followed up with a major win at the AIG Women’s Open, is considered one of Korda’s toughest competitors. Currently ranked third in the world, Ko has been in remarkable form, especially during the latter part of the season.
Other top contenders include South Korea’s Amy Yang, who captured her first major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June, and Ryu Hae-ran, who recently won the inaugural FM Championship earlier this month. Japanese golfers Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue, both major champions this season, will also vie for the title at the prestigious BMW event.
Australian star Minjee Lee, who has Korean heritage, will be aiming to defend her 2023 BMW Ladies Championship title at Seowon Hills.More Records on the Horizon?Korda’s remarkable performance this year has not only earned her a spot in the record books but has also raised the question of whether she can continue to push the boundaries of the sport. With the BMW Ladies Championship and a few more events on the calendar before the season ends, fans and analysts are watching closely to see if Korda can break further records or add more wins to an already dazzling year.With Korda’s record-breaking feat and the high stakes of the BMW Ladies Championship, the golfing world is set for an exciting and competitive conclusion to the LPGA season.
Stay tuned for more updates on Korda’s remarkable journey andlive coverage from the upcoming tournament.