A Lim Kim had a successful second round at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, helping her to secure a solid lead over top contender Nelly Korda. Kim's performance at Lake Nona included six birdies and three bogeys, culminating in a score of 69, which gave her a two-day total of 10-under 134. This score placed her three strokes ahead of Linn Grant, who shot a 67, and put her four strokes ahead of Korda, who managed to shoot 67 after starting the tournament at even par.
Korda reflected on the enjoyable nature of the tournament, particularly the pro-am format that allows players to engage with both athletes and celebrities. Having participated in this event for six years, she mentioned the valuable friendships formed with fellow competitors like Kevin Millar and Derek Lowe. In an amusing moment during the tournament, when a fan attempted to propose to Korda, Lowe stepped in to politely decline the proposal on her behalf, showcasing a friendly camaraderie among players.
Coming off a remarkable season with seven victories, including a second major championship, Korda is eager to continue her success. Meanwhile, Rio Takeda and Leona Maguire also found themselves four shots behind Kim. Defending champion Lydia Ko started slowly with a 73 but bounced back with a 67 on Friday using a familiar putter that had proven effective in the past, humorously admitting that the issue was more about her than the equipment. Joe Pavelski was leading the celebrity leaderboard, closely followed by Mardy Fish, while others like Lowe and Mark Mulder trailed closely behind.
9 Comments
Pupsik
The pro-am format is nice, but it doesn't replace the need for pure competition. Focus on the game!
Marishka
Golf needs more events like this that blend competition with fun. Keep it up, Hilton Grand Vacations!
Pupsik
Really? A three-stroke lead isn't that impressive. We've seen comebacks from better players.
Marishka
I don't get all the hype around Kim. It's just one good round—let's see some consistency.
Pupsik
A lot of buzz over Kim, but let's see her perform consistently before calling her a top contender.
Raphael
It's great that Korda enjoys her time, but it's a tournament, not a social event. Priorities, please!
Muchacho
Korda reflecting on friendships during the tournament is sweet but irrelevant to the competition.
Muchacha
Kim is definitely one to watch! Proud of how she’s performing this week!
ArtemK
Lydia Ko’s bounce-back is nice, but starting with a 73? Where's the consistency there?