Jessica Korda advanced to sixth at the Aramco Team Series in Sotogrande; Team Korda Wins Championship | Golf News
Team Korda claimed a one-shot victory in the team event, while Korda hit rounds 61 and 68 to move 15 under and six ahead of the chase team; Watch the finals live at 1pm on Saturday on Sky Sports Arena and the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel
Last Updated: 08/19/22 9:06 pm
Jessica Korda will lead commanding six shots into the final round of the Aramco Team Series event in Sotogrande.
Korda, who equaled the lowest score on the Ladies European Tour with an opening score of 61, added in the second round 68 to hit 15 points below par, a total that also helped her team win the bronze event. 36 holes with one stroke.
Starting in round nine later, Korda extended her lead overnight with birdies at 13th and 15th before making her first drop of the week with consecutive bogeys through her next two holes. .
Four birdies within five holes of the second set helped Korda aim for the clubhouse, with Roussin in second place after drawing six birdies with two bogeys en route to game 68.
“I think we really had a good vibe out there,” Korda said of winning the team competition. “We tried to keep it as light as possible. It was a lot harder today. Sure the wind was up so it was a bit tough but everyone played and gave it their all.”
Korda’s sister Nelly, seven behind in third place, added 69 to the opening 67. while Spain’s Ana Peláez Trivino was fourth out of seven, firing a 69 round on second day at La Reserva.
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“I hit it really well,” Korda said. “Unfortunately, I’ve had a bunch of lip shots and close hits on my batting, but that’s golf. Sometimes – most of the time they don’t hit the ball – so I’m happy with that. points eat 3 under. I fought back after having nine before iffy.”
Sweden’s Linn Grant shares fifth place with Belgium’s Manon De Roey after a second straight 69th, while Britain’s Alice Hewson led the British interest and advanced into the final day with 15th place. .
Who will win the Aramco Team Series event in Sotogrande? Watch the finals live on Saturday from 1pm on Sky Sports Arena and – for free – on the Sky Sports Golf YouTube channel!