Nelly Korda says a potential victory by Charley Hull at the AIG Women’s Open would be “great for golf,” praising Hull’s personality and appeal with home support. Speaking ahead of the tournament at Royal Lytham & St Annes, Korda highlights Hull’s connection with fans and the significance of winning on home soil. The Guardian notes Hull has come close in major championships, with multiple near misses, including five runner-up finishes, and that the event offers her another chance to break through. Korda arrives at the venue with recent major success, having four major titles, including two achieved in 2026, and she is also targeting her own major win. The coverage emphasizes that while Korda views Hull as a strong prospect, she is not resting on that endorsement; she is focused on securing fresh major success at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Overall, the reporting presents a shared narrative of Hull’s pursuit of first major victory at her home event and Korda’s endorsement alongside her own competitive aims in the championship.
Nelly Korda backs Charley Hull for AIG Women’s Open win at Royal Lytham
Nelly Korda says a potential victory by Charley Hull at the AIG Women’s Open would be “great for golf,” praising Hull’s personality and appeal with home support. Speaking ahead of the tournament at Ro...
- Charley Hull has multiple near misses in majors, including five runner-up finishes.
- The AIG Women’s Open takes place at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
- Nelly Korda says a Hull win at home would be “great for golf.”
- Korda praises Hull’s personality and character and has said she enjoys playing with her.
- Korda is also targeting her own major success at the tournament.
Nelly Korda may be a safer bet, but home fans would be thrilled to see Hull triumph at Royal Lytham & St AnnesNelly Korda may be the likeliest winner of the Women’s Open but there is no question who would be the most popular. Charley Hull’s brushes with major glory – she has five runner-up finishes – have only intensified a widespread desire for the 30-year-old to break through the tape. Royal Lytham & St Annes provides the latest opportunity for the flamboyant English star.Korda arrived in Lancashire with half her four major triumphs having come in 2026. Perhaps the Floridian can afford to be generous. Korda has endorsed Hull’s prospects. “She’s such a great personality,” said Korda. “I think it would be great for her to do it on kind of home soil, too. She’s an amazing player, a funny personality for sure. I enjoy playing with her any time. It would be great for the game of golf.” Continue reading...
4 hours agoNelly Korda believes a Charley Hull victory at the AIG Women’s Open would be ‘great for golf’ but is eyeing her own fresh major success at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
4 hours agoNelly Korda believes a Charley Hull victory at the AIG Women’s Open would be ‘great for golf’ but is eyeing her own fresh major success at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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