GRRL! SUMMARY:
- NELLY KORDA had a groundbreaking 2024 season, winning seven LPGA titles, including her second major at the Chevron Championship, and significantly boosting her career total to 15 victories, which has placed her among the top 10 highest-paid female athletes in the world for the year with earnings of $14.4 million.
- While KORDA’s on-course earnings of $4.4 million reflect her remarkable achievements in a sport where purses are considerably smaller than those in men’s leagues, her success in endorsements showcases her marketability and the potential for female athletes to attract significant financial backing.
- The disparity in earnings is highlighted when comparing KORDA’s achievements to male counterparts, such as Scottie Scheffler, who, despite matching KORDA’s number of victories, earned over $62 million in 2024, underscoring the ongoing challenge of equitable compensation in professional sports.
UPCOMING:
- Upcoming LPGA events in 2025 where Nelly Korda may participate following her successful 2024 season.
- 2025 CME Group Tour Championship: featuring top LPGA players, including Korda and Jeeno Thitikul.
- 2025 Olympic Games in Paris: featuring golf events where Korda and Lydia Ko may represent their countries.
- 2025 Solheim Cup: potential participation of Korda as a member of the U.S. team.
- Future tournaments in 2025 where Korda and other top female athletes will compete, including the Chevron Championship and Mizuho Americas Open.
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