Nelly Korda Misses First Cut in Two Years at Amundi Evian Championship

Nelly Korda missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship, ending a streak of 34 consecutive cuts made in official LPGA Tour events. According to tournament data, Korda finished tied for 67th at 1-over par, missing the cut line of 65 and ties after a final-round 69. This event marked a rare weekend where both the men’s and women’s world No. 1 players missed the cut simultaneously, as Scottie Scheffler also missed the cut at the Genesis Scottish Open.

Nelly Korda’s Missed Cut at Amundi Evian Championship

Korda’s exit from the Amundi Evian Championship came down to two critical putts on the final holes of Round 2. After recovering from an opening 3-over 74, she carded three birdies in 12 holes to reach even par. However, a bogey at the par-4 17th occurred when she left a 10-foot save putt short, pushing her below the projected cut line.

Nelly Korda's Missed Cut at Amundi Evian Championship

On the par-5 18th, the easiest hole at Evian Resort Golf Club, Korda missed the fairway with her tee shot and played a layup. Her approach shot landed 15 feet beyond the flag. She missed the birdie putt needed to secure her safety, finishing with a 2-under 69. Korda declined to speak with the media for two consecutive days following the result.

Did you know? This is the first time since the women’s world golf rankings were established that both the top-ranked male and female golfers missed the cut in the same weekend.

Comparing Korda’s 2024 Season Performance

Despite the miss at Evian, Korda's current season remains dominant. Women's Open. Prior to this weekend, her worst individual result of the season was a tie for eighth at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

Event Result Status
Chevron Championship Win Major
U.S. Women’s Open Win Major
KPMG Women’s PGA T8 Major
Amundi Evian Championship T67 Missed Cut

Emerging Talent: Lottie Woad’s Major Debut

While established stars struggled, Lottie Woad emerged as a primary contender. Woad, who has been a professional for barely a year, took the lead at a major championship for the first time during the Amundi Evian Championship.

Nelly Korda suffers rare missed cut at Amundi Evian Championship

Upcoming Schedule for World No. 1

Korda will look to reset her momentum at the ISPS Handa Scottish Open at Dundonald Links next week. Following that event, she is scheduled to compete in the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes, which serves as the fifth and final major of the LPGA season.

Pro Tip: When tracking a player’s “cut streak,” look at the “Official LPGA Tour events” metric. Korda’s 34-event streak highlights a level of consistency, making a single miss a significant statistical anomaly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Nelly Korda miss the cut at the Evian Championship?
Korda finished tied for 67th at 1-over par. She missed two critical putts on the final two holes of Round 2, leaving her one shot outside the cut line of 65 and ties.

How many wins does Nelly Korda have in 2024?

What is the next major for the LPGA?
The final major of the season is the AIG Women’s Open, held at Royal Lytham and St. Annes.

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