Nelly Korda takes lead at Meijer LPGA Classic in dramatic fashion

Nelly Korda tees off from the 13th hole during the third round of the Meijer LPGA Classic Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont Michigan.

BELMONT —  The Crowd was roaring Saturday afternoon after Nelly Korda sunk a five-foot eagle putt that place her in the solo guide at the LPGA Meijer Basic for Simply just Give. 

You experienced to see it to imagine it, an afternoon stuffed with drama and exhilaration. It was absolutely nothing but smiles for previous year’s tournament winner. Korda was feeding off the crowd’s electricity all afternoon and appeared to prosper in the electric powered environment as the admirers rallied behind her.

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As she lined up her closing putt of the spherical, a blend of thoughts was flowing through but she had to block out the noise and emotions and allow her intuition and ability takeover.