Nelly Korda won’t miss major as LPGA rookie after getting into U.S. Women’s Open

BEDMINSTER, N.J. – Nelly Korda chipped in for birdie on her 36th hole of sectional qualifying and then birdied the first playoff hole from 15 feet – on a Tuesday – to become an alternate for the 72nd U.S. Women’s Open. Then she waited. Actually, she kept calling the U.S. Golf Association to check on her chances of getting into the field at Trump National Golf Club until finally on Monday morning of tournament week, the USGA called her. Korda’s flight to New Jersey, via Atlanta, took off 90 minutes later from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. “She likes to make it dramatic,� cracked older sister Jessica. Nelly arrived too late on Monday evening to see the golf course. Good thing Jessica,