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A Lim Kim Leads LPGA Tournament Amid Proposal Drama

2/1/2025

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A Lim Kim Dominates

A Lim Kim shines at the LPGA's Tournament of Champions in Orlando, boasting an impressive 10-under par after two rounds. Despite facing hurdles in her second round, she holds a solid three-shot lead over Linn Grant and four over Nelly Korda. Korda, who started slow, lightened the mood with a humorous take on a marriage proposal that unfolded during the tournament.

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Nelly Korda Reflects

Nelly Korda, the reigning golf star, opens up about the intense emotional strain of her record-breaking 2024 season, revealing how performance pressure and criticism weighed heavily on her. As the 2025 LPGA season kicks off, she underscores the vital role of her support network and the soothing power of cooking, illustrating how self-care fuels her success.

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Historical Context

A Lim Kim leads the LPGA's Tournament of Champions with a stellar 10-under par. This echoes the historic 2020 U.S. Women's Open, where she surged from five shots back to claim victory. Meanwhile, Nelly Korda's candidness about pressure highlights the intense mental battles athletes have faced since golf's competitive rise in the 1990s.

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A Lim Kim Dominates

A Lim Kim shines at the LPGA's Tournament of Champions in Orlando, boasting an impressive 10-under par after two rounds. Despite facing hurdles in her second round, she holds a solid three-shot lead over Linn Grant and four over Nelly Korda. Korda, who started slow, lightened the mood with a humorous take on a marriage proposal that unfolded during the tournament.

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