When Nelly Korda commanded a convincing win at the Chevron Championship, the first women’s Major of the year, she played some showstopping golf.
But if you looked at the comments in the Women’s Golf Lounge Facebook group, the big talking point wasn’t her game. Instead, women were hung up on her outfit, claiming it looked more like gym wear than golf wear. This highlights a persistent problem within the game: women knocking other women down.
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I find it amazing that so many find the top Korda wore so outrageous, as I really can’t see the problem. She is an athletic, slender woman who looks sensational in her Nike gear. Are we still so hung up on dress codes, or should we just let her bask in her glory?
Alice Miller and Jan Stephenson in the 1980s
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Why weren’t more people celebrating her spectacular golf and formidable performance, which regained her spot as World No.1, instead of dragging her off that pedestal because she was showing some skin?
Come on people, get with the times. I’m a huge believer in young girls seeing these players not only playing a strong game but looking athletically strong in their figures. Why shouldn’t they show that off?
Charley Hull wore a cropped top at the Chevron Championship
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Temperatures can soar during LPGA tournaments, especially in a state like Texas. The last thing Korda needs is a baggy, heavy shirt. We often talk about golf clothing having multiple uses, and while this top wouldn’t look out of place playing padel or beach volleyball, I should also point out it actually has a raised collar.
I wonder whether this is really about a skimpy garment, or if it’s more about the broader issues within club golf. I guarantee most of those comments came from club members questioning whether the look fit their specific rules and regulations. This is exactly…
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