The third round of the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tested more than just skill. Nelly Korda endured back-to-back bogeys, harsh winds, and Texas heat, only to be met with a pace of play that bordered on agonizing.
With gusts reaching 30 mph and firm greens complicating shot-making, Korda and Brooke Henderson played nine holes in over three hours. Extended delays on multiple tee boxes made a long day feel endless, grinding down momentum.
Korda expressed frustration but maintained composure, calling for patience amid the chaos. She acknowledged difficult pin placements and extreme conditions as primary culprits for the staggering six-hour two-ball round.
Charley Hull, known for her quick play, was equally dismayed. She called the experience “crazy,” but admitted the course’s challenges made the pace somewhat inevitable. One long round remains, but for players, it’s already felt like a marathon.
