Korda Aims for LPGA Hall of Fame at The Annika

Nelly Korda, currently ranked as the world's top female golfer, made her anticipated return to competition at The Annika at Pelican Golf Club. This event, which is live on Sky Sports Golf, is significant for Korda as she seeks to secure her fourth title in this tournament, which would also earn her a coveted spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame.

Korda participated in her first round on the LPGA Tour since the FM Championship in August and made her first appearance post-Solheim Cup in September. She has previously been highly successful at The Annika driven by Gainbridge, having won three out of her six starts there. The 28-year-old is aiming for her fifth win of the season. "Eight weeks - I don't remember the last time I took that long off," Korda noted.

In reflecting on her time away, she remarked, "It was nice but by the middle of it, I was ready to get going. There are only so many hours you can practice and beat balls. I'm very excited to be back. I think it's more the rejuvenation of being really motivated to come back out. Sometimes when you play a lot and travel a lot, you can feel a little stagnant."

Korda emphasized her focus on listening to her body as she gets older, remarking, "I wanted to give my body a little bit of a break. Last time I put myself into that position I ended up injuring myself and was out longer. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes, and I’m very grateful for the support from my team."

Charley Hull from Britain also expressed her enthusiasm ahead of the tournament. Hull has consistently performed well at Pelican Golf Club, achieving top-five finishes in the previous two seasons. She finished as the runner-up to Korda in 2024.

"These are my favorite two weeks of the year. It would be nice to get a win," Hull stated. "I just need to hole some putts. I played well in Malaysia but didn’t putt that well, which still resulted in a top-10 finish. If I can just get the putts rolling, it should be a good week."

The Annika is set to showcase elite female golfers aiming for victory, with Korda's potential Hall of Fame induction adding extra intrigue to the event. The tournament will be available to watch on Sky Sports Golf starting at 4 PM on Thursday, November 12.