PHOENIX – Nelly Korda didn’t win the Bank of Hope Founders Cup Sunday, but there is a nice consolation prize.
At 20 years old, Korda is projected to become the highest ranked American in the Rolex Women’s World Rankings.
With her tie for second, she should move ahead Lexi Thompson when the new rankings are out.
Korda started the week at No. 8, Thompson at No. 7.
Over her last eight starts, Korda has two victories, two second-place finishes, a third-place finish and has finished outside the top 10 only once.