Nelly Korda put herself in fine position to continue her historic streak after carding an opening 3-under 69 at the Cognizant Founders Cup. The World No. 1 looks to become the first player in LPGA history to win six consecutive starts.
“You know, still a long, long ways away from Sunday,” said Korda, who insists she’s not thinking too much about the streak.
Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-2005) are the only other players in LPGA history to win five consecutive starts. Korda missed the cut last year in her only other start at Upper Montclair Country Club. She had Tiger Woods’ former longtime caddie, Joe LaCava, on the bag last year while her caddie, Jason McDede, was on paternity leave.
Take a look at some of images from Korda’s opening round:
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda prepares to take a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of…
Nelly Korda prepares to take a shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 2024…
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 13th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the 2024…
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda follows her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the 2024…
Nelly Korda follows her shot from the 18th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda looks on from the 16th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant…
Nelly Korda looks on from the 16th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the 2024…
Nelly Korda plays her shot from the 15th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda walks off 17th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup…
Nelly Korda walks off 17th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
2024 Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda and her Jason McDede caddie prepare for a shot on the 17th tee during…
Nelly Korda and her Jason McDede caddie prepare for a shot on the 17th tee during the first round of the 2024 Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club. (Photo: Elsa/Getty Images)
