LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Nelly Korda has reunited with the man she credits for "building my golf game."
Korda followed an opening-round 65 with a Friday 66 to sit solo second heading into the weekend at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions. Korda says the key to her success this week has been returning to her longtime instructor, David Whelan. The 22-year-old began working with Whelan when she was 15. Korda reunited with Whelan after the CME Group Tour Championship in December.
“I just trust Dave so much,” Korda said Friday. “I wouldn't be where I am without him.