US golf star Nelly Korda is taking notes from Sunday's tight Founders Cup finish, as she heads into this week's Ford Championship in Phoenix. There, she'll reunite with sister Jessica for the pair's first regular-season meeting since 2023.
Korda finished second on Sunday after missing a three-foot par putt on the 17th hole that cost her a chance at victory. She fell to Hyo Joo Kim by one shot, with Kim finishing at 16-under 272.
"Obviously, something like 17 stings, so it is what it is," Korda said after the round. "I felt great all day. I just kind of made one stupid mistake, and that was 17."
The world No. 2 mounted a comeback Sunday, birdieing six of eight holes to tie for the lead before the costly 3-putt derailed her momentum. While Kim also bogeyed the final hole, Korda could only manage par on 18.
Despite the disappointing finish, Korda remains focused on the positives as she prepares to kick off the 2026 Ford Championship on Thursday.
The tournament marks a special reunion for the family, as Jessica Korda makes her first regular-season LPGA Tour appearance since 2023. The 33-year-old is working her way back to the LPGA Tour, after rehabbing a back injury and spending two years on maternity leave.
The Ford Championship features a stacked 144-player field competing for a $2.25 million purse. Kim arrives as the defending champion after winning the event in 2025. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul and other top-ranked players are also expected to compete.
Nelly won the 2024 Ford Championship as part of her historic four-tournament winning streak.
How to Watch the Korda Sisters at the 2026 Ford Championship
The Korda sisters hit the links in Phoenix on Thursday, with live Ford Championship coverage starting at 7 PM ET on The Golf Channel.
