Nelly Korda’s new swing thought helps soar her into contention at LPGA Finale

Sometimes, one little swing thought can change everything—even for the best player in the world.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda bumbled to an even-par 72 on Thursday at the CME Group Tour Championship, a round well below her standard. She needed a spark to get back into contention on Friday, so she implemented a new swing thought before the second round.

It worked.

“Just one simple thought, honestly,” Korda said.

“Just a little bit more hinge on the backswing, and then trying to shorten up my swing a little bit. I always work on that, though.”

Korda blistered Tiburon Golf Club with a sizzling 6-under 66, a round that

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