Gold medalist Nelly Corda of the United States won a medal on the podium at the victory ceremony of the women’s golf individual stroke play of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics held at Kasumigaseki Country Club in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture on August 7, 2021. (Toby Melville / Reuters)
World No. 1 Nelly Korda has begun exploring the second major title after Nasa Hataoka of Japan and Charley Hull of the United Kingdom in the opening two rounds of the British Women’s Open in Carnoustie, Scotland this week. increase.
The 23-year-old American, who won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this month, is aiming for his second major victory this year, following his victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June.
Korda tees off Thursday at 8:09 am (Greenwich Mean Time 0709) and defending champion Sophia Popov takes the course at 12:05 pm (Greenwich Mean Time 1105) with a marquee group including Sayon Kim and Jessica Korda. I will take it.
The main winner trio is in the 7:47 am (0647 GMT) slot of the first round, Danielle Kang with Patty Tavatanaki and Alim Kim, and Lydia Ko at 7:58 am (0658 GMT). ) Departs with Ayaka Furue. Jennifer Cucho.
The R & A states that with the approval of the Scottish Government, up to 8,000 fans per day will be able to participate in the Carnoustie tournament.
By Dhruv Munjal
