Nelly Korda and her father, Petr, are making their fourth look on the PNC Championship in Orlando this week, in order that they know what to anticipate of one another.
However one factor the Kordas haven’t carried out earlier than is play with Fred {Couples}, the 1992 Masters champion. {Couples} is enjoying together with his stepson, Hunter Hanneman, for the primary time this week.
Event officers then determined to place Group Korda and Group {Couples} collectively for the primary spherical on Saturday.
“I’m tremendous excited to play with Fred {Couples}, personally, so sorry, Dad,” Nelly mentioned.
“That’s the spotlight of my week proper now.”
Korda had by no means met {Couples} earlier than Friday’s Professional-Am.
“I’ve seen his swing,” Korda added.
“Met him for the primary time in particular person this morning on the vary, and attending to see that tempo all day shall be very nice.”
{Couples} has lengthy had the smoothest swing in all of golf. Followers, fellow gamers, and the media alike have fawned over it for many years, typically saying that each golfer ought to attempt to emulate their swings like his. That mentioned, again points have plagued him in recent times, which helps clarify why he has six woods in his bag this week. Nonetheless, {Couples} has by no means misplaced that good, easy-going tempo and is thrilled to be again enjoying competitively this week.
He’s additionally excited to play with the Kordas.
“We’re actually enthusiastic about [playing with the Kordas] as a result of Hunter and I shall be on the identical tees as Nelly,” {Couples} mentioned.
“We’ll settle one another down just a little bit and have an excellent time.”
Jack Milko is a golf workers author for SB Nation’s Taking part in By. Observe him on X @jack_milko.