Nelly Korda Dominates 2024 LPGA Tour, Player of the Year Nearly Secured
- Nelly Korda has virtually locked up the LPGA player of the year title based on points.
- Lydia Ko is competing but would need to win all her remaining tournaments to challenge Korda.
- The difference in award determination methods between the LPGA and PGA Tours raises questions about the recognition of players' achievements.
In the LPGA Tour, Nelly Korda has nearly secured her status as player of the year as the season winds down in late October 2024. The player of the year is determined by a points system, which means Korda's lead is significant. Meanwhile, Lydia Ko has had an impressive year, winning four tournaments, but to surpass Korda, she would need to claim victory in four more events despite only participating in two remaining contests. The debate around player recognition contrasts the LPGA approach with the PGA Tour, where players themselves vote for the award winner, potentially leading to different outcomes. Last year’s unexpected choice for PGA player of the year highlights the subjective nature of awards when determined by personal opinions rather than statistics alone. As the season prepares for its final events, the focus remains on Korda's achievement, even as the players still speculate on how Ko's successes may influence future rankings and awards, marking a pivotal moment in women’s golf before the 2024 season concludes.