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2021 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Recap: Nelly Korda dominates

By Jacob Schyvinck

Jun 27, 2021; John's Creek, Georgia, USA; Nelly Korda putts on the 18th green as she celebrates winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 27, 2021; John's Creek, Georgia, USA; Nelly Korda putts on the 18th green as she celebrates winning the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA – JUNE 27: Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on June 27, 2021 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
JOHNS CREEK, GEORGIA – JUNE 27: Nelly Korda poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club on June 27, 2021 in Johns Creek, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

A Sport on the Rise

Atlanta Athletic Club was an incredible host to the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, and it was great to see fans out there supporting these golfers. As someone who tuned in heavily for the first time, this writer enjoy every minute of this major championship.

The field was outstanding, and it was great to see the talent displayed. From Celine Boutier’s impressive Friday round, to Inbee Park’s incredible short game, along with the Korda/Salas duel, this major championship provided everything the young fan and new fan alike could enjoy.

Nelly Korda’s victory at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is a huge one for the LPGA, and her rise to number one in the rankings could mean she takes up the mantle as one of the faces of the sport. At just 22 years old, she will be in contention for more majors down the line and be an inspiration to many people aspiring to play the game.

With so many stars like the Kordas, Park, Lexi Thompson, Daniel Kang, and so many more, women’s golf is in great hands and could be entering a golden era. Hopefully this is a launching point for the sport to grow even more.

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