Nelly Korda

M. James Ward examines how the top-ranked female golfer is attempting to resurrect early season form with a return to Olympic stardom.

Japan’s Yuka Saso won the US Open Women’s Open after Korda crashed out of contention with a 10-over-par first-round 80.

The Women’s PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club in Washington state starts next week.

The AIG Women’s Open will be played at the Old Course, St Andrews from 21-25 August 2024.

The world number one has won six of her last seven starts.

Korda is a massive favourite to secure her third major title after winning six of her last seven events.

Chevron Championship R4

The 25-year-old is the first woman to win on four consecutive starts since Lorena Ochoa in 2008.

Grant Thornton Invitational R1

Hall quartet secures victory in team tournament.

Hall quartet on brink of victory in team category after posting 24-under

Hull helps her quartet, including England football star Teddy Sheringham, reach the summit on 18-under in team event

Korda and Maguire are part of a stellar field that also features British trio Georgia Hall, Charley Hull and defending champion Bronte Law

The Chevron Championship R1

Nelly Korda takes lead

Four-way tie for lead in Florida

Nelly Korda wins four-way playoff

Korda & Thompson share lead heading into the final day