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LPGA Shortens Season Opener to 54 Holes as Korda Wins at 13 Under

LPGA officials cited sub‑freezing temperatures, high winds, hardened turf, forecasts that made a full 72 holes unrealistic.

Overview

  • Nelly Korda claimed her 16th LPGA title at 13 under after an 8‑under 64 on Saturday put her three clear when the event was called.
  • Amy Yang finished par‑par on 17 and 18 to place second at 10 under, with Brooke Henderson third at 7 under and Lydia Ko fourth.
  • The tour completed only remaining third‑round holes Sunday before declaring the 54‑hole result, canceling the scheduled final round.
  • LPGA executive Ricki Lasky said temperatures near 23°F with a hard, unforgiving surface altered shots, and forecasts pointed to similar conditions that would prevent 72 holes.
  • The celebrity pro‑am played a reduced nine holes, prompting questions about consistency as Annika Sorenstam described the course as “very playable,” and the LPGA later issued added context for its decision.