Nelly Korda wins LPGA event in thrilling playoff, moves back to No. 1 in the world

Nelly Korda returned to the top of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings in dramatic fashion.

She won the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship in a sudden-death playoff, defeating American Ryann O’Toole on the first playoff hole with a birdie.

It was an up-and-down round for Korda, who claimed her 10th career LPGA victory and her second of the season. Korda defeated Lydia Ko in a playoff at the LPGA Drive On Championship in January, which also happened to be her last start.

“It’s definitely not easy coming back after a long break like that, not really knowing where your game is,” Korda said after her final round 2-under

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