Nelly Korda finished tied for second at the 2024 AIG Women’s Open and was awarded the 2024 Rolex ANNIKA Grand Slam Award for her season-long performance in the majors. The award was established in 2014 to recognize the player with the most consistent and outstanding performance in the five LPGA majors. Korda became the third American to win the award, joining Michelle Wie West and Lilia Vu.

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Who is Nelly Korda？

Golf beauty. American golfer Nelly Korda. Born into a sports family, her father and mother are both professional tennis players. Influenced by her family, she has loved sports since she was a child, and has been exposed to and loved golf. She turned professional in 2016 and achieved very good results! Won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020!

In early 2024, Nelly Korda suddenly turned on the LPGA, tying the LPGA record, winning five games in a row, and winning six of the seven events she participated in, including a Grand Slam. In half a year, she has won more victories than many players have in a whole year or even their entire lives.

In addition to her outstanding performance in the field of golf, Nelly Korda has also attracted attention for her outstanding appearance and fashion sense, and is considered a fashion icon in the golf world.

Highlights of 2024

2024 was a memorable season for Korda. She won her second major championship at the Chevron Championship, a victory that was also an important milestone in her career. Her first major victory dates back to the 2021 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Since then, Korda has been performing consistently, and her performances have not only kept her at the top of the world rankings, but also firmly established her among the top players.

Korda’s 2024 season did not rely on just one brilliant match. Her continued excellent performances in multiple majors eventually earned her this honor. In addition to her victory at the Chevron Championship, Amy Yang, Ayaka Furue, Yuka Saso and Lydia Ko won other majors this season. But the criteria for the Rolex ANNIKA Grand Slam Award are not just the number of championships, but also the overall performance. Korda finally stood out with high rankings in multiple events.

Rolex ANNIKA Grand Slam Award

Since the establishment of the award, Korda became the tenth player to receive this honor. This award recognizes not only the outstanding performance in a single event, but also the continuous competitiveness throughout the season. In the 2024 season, a total of 18 players had the opportunity to compete for this honor, and Korda finally won this honor with her stable performance and winning record.

This year's Rolex ANNIKA Grand Slam Award will be officially presented at the Rolex LPGA Awards Ceremony in November. For Korda, this is not only a recognition of her efforts this season, but also a sign that she continues to move steadily towards higher achievements. At the age of 26, Korda still has a bright future. In the next season, she will continue to remain competitive and strive for more achievements.