Interesting news: Despite no medal, it appears like Nelly Korda attained her primary ambition.

Nelly Korda, an American golfer, may not have won a medal at the Olympics, but it appears that she achieved her biggest goal in Paris. Korda, who had a disappointing performance at the 2019 Solheim Cup, had set a goal for herself to make the U.S. team for the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain. After her performance in Paris, it seems that she has taken a significant step towards achieving that goal.

 

Korda represented the United States in women’s golf at the Tokyo Olympics. She finished in a tie for 15th place with a score of 9-under 275. While she did not win a medal, her performance was impressive, given the pressure and prestige of the Olympics.

 

Prior to the Olympics, Korda had spoken about her disappointment at her performance during the 2019 Solheim Cup, where the United States lost to Europe. Korda had been one of the highest-ranked players on the U.S. team, but she struggled throughout the tournament and lost all three of her matches.

 

In an interview with Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” in July, Korda had said that making the 2023 Solheim Cup team was her main goal. “That’s my biggest goal right now, and that’s what I’m working towards,” she said. “I definitely want to be on that team in Spain. That’s the whole goal for the next two years.”

 

Korda’s performance in Paris indicates that she is well on her way to achieving that goal. She finished as the top American player at the Olympics, ahead of players like Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson, who are also likely to be part of the U.S. team for the 2023 Solheim Cup.

 

Korda’s performance was also impressive given the challenges posed by the course in Tokyo. The Kasumigaseki Country Club, where the tournament was held, was known for its hilly terrain and narrow fairways, which made it difficult for players to hit accurate shots. Korda, however, was able to navigate the course with skill and precision, hitting impressive shots under pressure.

 

Overall, it seems that Korda’s experience at the Olympics has been a positive one. In addition to her strong performance on the course, she has also spoken about the excitement of being part of the U.S. team and the camaraderie that she has experienced with her fellow golfers.

 

“It’s just awesome to be able to represent your country and have that kind of support behind you,” she said in a post-round interview. “It’s just been amazing.”

 

While Korda did not win a medal at the Olympics, her performance highlights her potential as a top golfer and a future leader of the U.S. team. With her eye firmly set on the 2023 Solheim Cup, it seems that she is poised to achieve her biggest goal in Paris.