Inspiration
As a teenager, golfer Nelly Korda was chatting with Hall of Famer Hollis Stacy, who shared this nugget - When the time is right. Korda said, "That [conversation] made me very present, and that made me think more
of golf is a shot at a time, not to get too ahead of myself, and when
the time is right, it'll happen because I put in the work." The time is certainly right for Korda, who just won her fifth LPGA tournament in a row, something only Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam have achieved.
While acknowledging the nerves of the moment, she strives to keep things simple. Some of this mindset comes from her parents - both former professional tennis players. Their advice - Enjoy the moment. Make the most of the situation. Time passes quickly. She also embraces the feelings that arise in the heat of battle. “Those moments, I just love the intensity. Afterward, you feel really
sick because you’re like, I just went through a million
emotions in the past four hours. But that’s what I love. I strive to be
in that position as many times as possible. That’s what I work for.”
Korda doesn't just love the intensity; she also loves the hard work required to succeed. She's worked hard both on the course and to return from injuries and health scares. Through the recovery process, she learned to stay patient and avoid comparing herself to others. When you hear her speak, the immense gratitude she has for her family and team shines through. They have stuck by her side through the highs and lows, allowing her to do what she loves to do - play golf, compete, and inspire the next generation. Stay tuned to find out when she'll tee it up again.
