Awkward Days Are Long Gone: Nelly Korda Fills In Big Sister Jessica’s Shoes Amid Her Absence in the Enemy Territory
The grandest battle on the female golf circuit began a few hours ago. The Solheim Cup at the Finca Cortesin in Andalusia, Spain, is what everyone is talking about. The powerhouses of golf are all present on the field to make their nation proud.
Everyone has a deep trust in these golfers, and one of them who has always been highly regarded for her golfing skills is Nelly Korda. Yes, ‘the American Sweetheart’ is part of the American squad, and this is not her first time in the Solheim Cup. However this time, Nelly has one more duty in addition to winning for the country.
This is the third time Nelly Korda has participated in the Solheim Cup. But this is also the first time she is without her support, her sister Jessica Korda. The older sister is expecting her first child and taking a break from the game. And now, without her sister, Nelly is more aware of her game. She discussed how she felt when she was a rookie and used to play with her sister in the biennial event.
A reporter questioned Nelly during the pre-game press conference about the spirit Jessica brought to the US squad. She remarked that Jessica is an expert and more informed and she became more composed and at ease in her presence. ”She’s a veteran, so a lot of knowledge. For me, it was just a sense of being calm or a sense of comfort when I played with her,” said the younger Korda.
