Nelly Korda showcased her skill and consistency in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup, carding a solid 3-under 69 at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J. The 25-year-old American, aiming for a record sixth consecutive win on the LPGA Tour, sits four shots behind early leader Madelene Sagstrom, who fired an impressive 65 on a course she favors.
Korda, teeing off alongside Jin Young Ko and Minjee Lee, started steadily before gaining momentum with a 10-foot birdie on her ninth hole. She closed out her round with birdies on two par-5s, demonstrating her prowess on the course.
