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Nelly Korda Loses Vare Trophy Chance On Eligibility Twist

Nelly Korda’s dominant 2023 LPGA season—marked by four victories and two major titles—ended on a bittersweet note as she missed the Vare Trophy by a technicality. Despite finishing with a season-low scoring average of 69.38 over 53 rounds, Korda fell short of the LPGA’s eligibility requirements, which demand either 60 rounds or 60% of the official season schedule.

Her strategic two-month break after the Solheim Cup, along with skipping both Asian swing events, left her just five rounds under the threshold, despite her four wins and two majors. Meanwhile, Japan’s Miyu Yamashita secured the award with a 69.47 average over 78 rounds, edging out Korda by a mere 0.09 strokes while meeting the participation criteria.

The twist underscores how eligibility rules can overshadow even the most impressive statistical campaigns, leaving Korda’s season achievements—including a Player of the Year honor—without the final individual accolade.

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