Here’s the first 6 holes that got Korda rolling in CME Group Rd. 2

Nelly Korda is proving once again why she’s one of the top players in women’s golf, delivering a sensational start to her second round at the CME Group Tour Championship. With a flawless opening on the first six holes, Korda catapulted herself into contention, showcasing both her precision and poise on a course that has challenged even the most seasoned veterans.

The day began with Korda facing off against the elite field at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, and she wasted no time making her presence felt. Here’s how she got rolling:

Hole 1 – Par 4, 386 yards
Korda opened her round with a solid par. A smooth tee shot down the fairway set her up for a clean approach, and while the birdie didn’t materialize, she navigated the hole with confidence. This early par was the perfect tone setter for what was to come.

Hole 2 – Par 5, 516 yards
On the second hole, Korda began to show her aggressive side, reaching the green in two shots. A crisp long iron into the par 5 placed her within birdie range, and she capitalized with a well-rolled putt for her first birdie of the day. The early momentum was starting to build.

Hole 3 – Par 3, 186 yards
The third hole proved to be another birdie opportunity for Korda, who hit a fantastic tee shot to a back pin location. With a smooth iron swing, she set herself up for a simple birdie putt, which she drained with ease to move to -2 for the round.

Hole 4 – Par 4, 444 yards
On the long fourth hole, Korda’s accuracy off the tee and approach shot was on full display. She hit the fairway and placed her approach just below the hole, setting up an easy birdie try. A quick read of the putt saw Korda convert again, moving to -3.

Hole 5 – Par 4, 388 yards
With her momentum building, Korda faced a slightly shorter par 4 at No. 5. A confident tee shot and a well-struck approach left her with another solid birdie chance. Once again, she didn’t falter, sinking a birdie putt to get to -4 and continue her charge up the leaderboard.

Hole 6 – Par 3, 178 yards
At the par 3 sixth, Korda was undeterred by a tricky pin placement tucked behind a bunker. With a precise tee shot, she hit the green and had another manageable birdie try. Her putter remained hot as she rolled in her fourth birdie of the round, propelling her to -5 on the day.

With four birdies in the first six holes, Korda quickly found herself in prime position to make a serious move as she closed in on the top of the leaderboard. Her ability to capitalize on birdie chances, combined with her calm demeanor under pressure, has positioned her as a key contender as the tournament heads into its critical stages.

Korda’s early run at the CME Group Tour Championship serves as a reminder of her immense talent and her knack for rising to the occasion on big stages. If she can maintain this level of play through the rest of the round, the leaderboard will be in for a serious shake-up.