Nelly Korda Outlasts Lydia Ko in Playoff to Win Drive on Championship

Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the championship trophy after a victory on the second play-off hole during the final round of the LPGA Drive On Championship in Bradenton, Fla., on Jan. 28, 2024. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

Nelly Korda made a downhill par putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Lydia Ko of New Zealand and win the LPGA Drive On Championship on Sunday, Jan. 28, at Bradenton (Fla.) Country Club.

Korda, a Bradenton native, nabbed her ninth career LPGA victory despite squandering a four-shot lead to start the day.