Nelly Korda Wins Annika Championship in Florida

Nelly Korda secured her seventh LPGA win of the season at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, overcoming a challenging start to clinch victory with a remarkable series of five consecutive birdies on the back nine. Starting the final day one shot behind Charley Hull, Korda's resilience was evident as she overcame early bogeys to finish at 14 under, two strokes ahead of Hull and others. Her brother Sebastian's presence and her long-time physio's support were pivotal in her recovery from a neck injury that had sidelined her since September. Korda's victory solidifies her position as World No. 1, a feat that includes a streak of five consecutive wins earlier in the year. The tournament concluded dramatically in near darkness, with Hull finishing second alongside Weiwei Zhang and Jin Hee Im. The win puts Korda in a position to potentially achieve eight victories in a season, a milestone not reached since 2007 by Lorena Ochoa.