Nelly Korda blamed her putting performance for a 1-under 71 round [3] during the third day of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Saturday [4].
Korda remains a top contender for the title, though her struggle on the greens prevented her from climbing higher on the leaderboard heading into the final round. Her current position keeps her within striking distance of the lead in a high-stakes major championship.
The U.S. professional golfer finished the day tied for sixth place [1]. Korda said she left several putts short, which impacted her overall score for the round. The missed opportunities left her trailing the tournament leader by four shots [2].
Following the round at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota, Korda expressed her frustration regarding the day's performance. "I just left a few putts out there," Korda said [1].
Korda noted that her struggles were a primary factor in her scoring. "My putting was to blame for my 1-under 71 third-round performance," Korda said [3].
To process the difficulty of the day, Korda sought support from her family. "I was venting to my sister Jessica after a tough day on the greens," Korda said [5].
Despite the frustration, Korda remains in a competitive position as the tournament enters its final stage. The consistency of her long game has kept her in contention, even as the short game proved challenging on Saturday.
“"I just left a few putts out there"”
Korda's ability to maintain a top-six position despite a subpar putting day demonstrates her overall strength in the field. However, the four-shot gap between her and the leader means she must find precision on the greens during the final round to secure a victory at Hazeltine.
