Nelly Korda was poised to cap off an historic season with a major victory

World No. 1 Nelly Korda seemed destined to crown her historic season with another major victory at the AIG Women’s Open. After a dominant year, she led at St. Andrews but faltered in the final round, missing a golden opportunity for glory.

Korda’s journey to the final day was a rollercoaster. She dominated early rounds, reclaiming her form after a mid-season slump. However, a disastrous double-bogey on the 14th hole crushed her lead. Despite her resilience, she couldn’t recover, ultimately falling short of the title.

As Lydia Ko surged ahead, Korda had one last chance at the 18th, but she never got the opportunity to force a playoff. Her heartbreaking finish at St. Andrews highlighted the highs and lows of an extraordinary season, proving how unforgiving golf can be