Nelly Korda isnt thinking about executing a scissors kick Down Under just yet, but it would be a terrific story.A Korda sweep looms as a possibility at the ISPS Handa Womens Australian Open after Nelly posted a 5-under-par 67 Saturday to take the lead in Adelaide. Shes seeking to become the fourth family member to win an Open in Australia. Her father, Petr, got it started winning the Australian Open in tennis in 1998 and celebrated with his trademark scissors kick. After Nellys sister, Jessica, won the Womens Australian Open golf event in 2012, she duplicated her fathers scissors kick. So did Sebastian, Nellys brother, when he won the Australian Open boys single title in tennis last year.I'm not even going to think about it, Nelly said. If it happens, great. There's still so much golf to be played. Just going to take it shot by shot.The Korda name means something special in Australia, where Nelly is getting a lot of support this week.I love it out here, Korda said. Australia is probably my second favorite country.Korda, 20, didnt see her father win that first Australian Open, but she was there, with her mother, Regina.I was in my mom's belly, Korda said.
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At weeks start, Nelly was asked about trying to complete the Korda sweep.I feel so left out, she cracked.At home, she says theres some good-natured teasing about it.They're like 'Oh, you know, we all have Australian Open titles,' Nelly said. I'm like, OK.I don't really put too much pressure on myself. If it happens, it happens. I'm going to go out and try my best.Korda is seeking her second LPGA title. She broke through to win the Swinging Skirts Taiwan Championship last October, moving the Korda sisters into elite company. They joined Annika and Charlotta Sorenstam and Ariya and Moriya Jutanugarn as the only sister combos in history to win LPGA titles.At No. 16 in the Rolex Womens World Rankings, Nelly is poised to make a move into the top 10. Jessica, who is recovering from a forearm injury, is No. 12 in the world. Nelly is also in position to bolster her place in the U.S. Solheim Cup standings as she bids to make the team for the first time this year. Jessica is looking to make the team for the second time.The Korda sisters are both in strong positions to make the American team traveling to Scotland in September. Nelly is second on the U.S. points list; Jessica is fourth.It would be really cool to represent my country, but as Ive said before, I'm just going to take it shot by shot and see how it goes, Nelly said. If I'm selected, then that will be great. It's a huge honor, and it would be a lot of fun.
This slam sure felt grand. Nelly Korda proudly completed a sweep Down Under Sunday, becoming the fourth member of her family to win an Australian Open title. She celebrated with the trademark
Feb 16, 2019 · Nelly Korda has 3-shot lead into Australian Open's 4th round. Nelly Korda made up for an early bogey on the back nine Saturday with three consecutive birdies and four on her final six holes to
Nelly Korda: Women's Australian Open hers now, to win or lose!
Nelly looks to become fourth Korda to win an Australian Open
She's seeking to become the fourth family member to win an Open in Australia. Her father, Petr, got it started winning the Australian Open in tennis in 1998 and celebrated with his trademark scissors kick. After Nelly's sister, Jessica, won the Women's Australian Open golf event in 2012, she duplicated her father's scissors kick.
Nelly Korda makes family history with win in Australian Open
A Korda sweep looms as a possibility at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open after Nelly posted a 5-under-par 67 Saturday to take the lead in Adelaide. She's seeking to become the fourth
Nelly looks to become fourth Korda to win an Australian Open
Nelly's two-shot victory at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open gave the Korda family a staggering fourth Down Under title. Petr Korda kicked it off with a win at the 1998 Australian Open
Nelly Korda wins 2019 ISPS HANDA Women's Australian Open
But for all practical purposes, the Women's Australian Open is now Nelly Korda's to win or lose. If she can maintain her momentum, we'll see a fourth Korda Australian Open champion hoisting a trophy Sunday afternoon. Don't forget - today is tomorrow in Australia.
Nelly extends Korda family's Australian Open winning streak
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American golfer Nelly Korda has become the fourth member of her family to win an Australian Open title. Andrew Spence Sunday February 17, 2019 Nelly Korda celebrates her ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open victory with the Korda 'scissor kick' made famous by her father Petr. Picture courtesy of Golf Australia.
Nelly Korda completes Korda family grand slam in Australia
Nelly looks to become fourth Korda to win an Australian Open Source: The Golf Channel Nelly Korda isn't thinking about executing a scissors kick Down Under just yet, but it would be a terrific story.
Nelly looks to become fourth Korda to win an Australian Open
Nelly Korda isn't thinking about executing a scissors kick Down Under just yet, but it would be a terrific story. A Korda sweep looms as a possibility at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open after Nelly posted a 5-under-par 67 Saturday to take the lead in Adelaide. She's seeking to become the fourth family member to win an Open in
Nelly looks to become fourth Korda to win an Australian Open
Nelly Korda held off the challengers to raise the Patricia Bridges Bowl, winning the Women's Australian Open by two strokes, her second LPGA victory. And in a strange twist of fate, Korda became the family member to win an Australian Open title. Her father Petr won the tennis Australian Open in
Nelly Korda has 3-shot lead into Australian Open's 4th round
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