Hello loyal Golfaq readers! It's Emily with the latest tour gossip straight from the sources. As you've surely heard by now, World No. 1 Nelly Korda came up just short of Olympic glory in Paris, but it seems she's found comfort in an unexpected place - her sweet tooth!
Our girl Nelly has had an insane year with six LPGA wins, yet she admitted the Olympics were her top priority. But a shank on the final day ruined her gold hopes, leaving Korda understandably disheartened. That's where a certain Parisian pastry enters the scene.
Paris 2024 🇺🇸
— Nelly Korda (@NellyKorda) August 13, 2024
Such an honor to represent my country and be a 2 time Olympian. The crowds were unbelievable and so was the experience. THANK YOU!
Golf hasn’t been the easiest recently but I still get to live out my dream everyday and for that I am beyond grateful. We will… pic.twitter.com/uwfqYWYXlF
Much like her viral crookie trip revealed, Nelly understands there's more to life than victory. While a top 20 finish fell short of her dreams, she's kept a smile by focusing on the lighter moments found off course. The girl just gets it, whether conquering kingdoms or dessert menus.
In a surprising Twitter confession, Nelly revealed she finally fulfilled her not-so-secret goal of trying the viral "crookie" - a cookie-croissant hybrid created by renowned chef Stephane Louvard. And it seems one bite was all it took to lift Korda's spirits! She says golf "hasn't been easiest" but the crookie certainly helped sweeten her Olympic struggles.
You've got to admire Nelly's perspective. When the pressure's mounting and expectations are high, it's nice to see a superstar keep things light. Louvard better watch out - at this rate the crookie craze is gonna go global, and I wouldn't put it past Nelly to start her own bakery tour!
Read more: Postcards from Paris: A Look Back at an Historic Olympic Golf Tournament
Cheers to Nelly for enjoying the little moments, and proving there's more to victory than medals alone. Keep doing you, girl!
This has been Emily with the latest scoop. Remember to check back for more cheeky golf gossip as the season rolls on!
