Nelly Korda is likely to be the most well liked golfer on the planet proper now. Sure, that features Scottie Scheffler, the Masters winner who has gained three of his final 4 tournaments.
That’s as a result of Korda has truly gained 4 straight herself.
She is getting ready for her fifth straight this week on the LPGA’s first main of the season, the Chevron Championship.
Two-time main champion Stacy Lewis addressed what Korda has completed main as much as the occasion.
“It’s very spectacular. 4 very totally different golf programs. And the three weeks in a row I believe was probably the most spectacular,” Lewis stated.
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“The quantity of vitality it takes to try this, I believed you’d’ve possibly seen a bit drop in play at Match Play simply getting a bit bit extra drained.”
Not solely did Korda not lose vitality on the course, she dominated the competitors. That was very true throughout her matches over the weekend.
Nonetheless, the championship match between Korda and Solheim Cup star Leona Maguire in its totally couldn’t even be seen. Lewis additionally expressed her displeasure with the dearth of tv protection.
“We acquired to proceed to push our TV companions to assist us get extra protection. I used to be dissatisfied to not see that whole match on Sunday on TV. I simply felt such as you’re actually in all probability taking a look at a two-some, three to a few and a half hours of golf, and I used to be actually dissatisfied we didn’t get that whole match on TV.”
As an alternative, the Golf Channel break up time with Korn Ferry Tour protection.
That’s embarrassingly poor resolution making by the powers that be. Girls’s golf is on the rise. Purses are at an all-time excessive, as extra eyes and subsequently advert income is being created.
Understanding the historical past of the game and the way male-dominated it has been, it might make sense to try to push the LPGA as a lot as doable.
It’s simple to grasp why Lewis was not thrilled. However she additionally acknowledges that Korda goes to have to choose up the mantle to make a change.
“I believe Nelly does have a duty, and she or he in all probability doesn’t all the time need it, simply figuring out her… Now we have to push out companions to say, how can we make this occur. It’s getting artistic. Perhaps altering tee timing, enjoying earlier, later, no matter it’s. We acquired to determine a strategy to be extra seen.”
Lewis, an all-time nice in her personal proper, is spot on along with her evaluation. The LPGA wants extra visibility.
These ladies are extremely gifted athletes and deserve the eye.
Kendall Capps is the Senior Editor of SB Nation’s Taking part in By. For extra golf protection, comply with us @_PlayingThrough on all main social media platforms.
