$1.7M Heartbreak for Nelly Korda as Jeeno Thitikul Overshadows All Her Hard Work With a Single Win
Nelly Korda’s reign as one of the top earners on the LPGA Tour is being challenged by her fellow players. Despite winning seven events in 2024, Korda’s total earnings of $4,391,930 are being surpassed by newcomers who are making a name for themselves in the golfing world.
One such player is Jeeno Thitikul or Atthaya Thitikul, who has broken the record for single-season earnings on the LPGA Tour. With her $4 million first-place prize at the CME Group Tour Championship, Thitikul finished the 2024 season with a staggering $6,059,309 in official money. This feat surpasses the former record set by Lorena Ocho
$1.7M Heartbreak for Nelly Korda as Jeeno Thitikul Overshadows All Her Hard Work With a Single Win
Is Atthaya Thitikul the new face of women’s golf, overshadowing veterans like Nelly Korda
Nelly Korda’s reign as one of the top earners on the LPGA Tour is being challenged by her fellow players. Despite winning seven events in 2024, Korda’s total earnings of $4,391,930 are being surpassed by newcomers who are making a name for themselves in the golfing world.
One such player is Jeeno Thitikul or Atthaya Thitikul, who has broken the record for single-season earnings on the LPGA Tour. With her $4 million first-place prize at the CME Group Tour Championship, Thitikul finished the 2024 season with a staggering $6,059,309 in official money. This feat surpasses the former record set by Lorena Ochoa in 2007.
Thitikul’s impressive performance has cemented her position as one of the top players in the golfing world.
She earned significantly more than Nelly Korda, who finished the season with $4,391,930, while other top players like Lydia Ko and Yuka Saso earned $3,201,289 and $2,867,618, respectively.
Thitikul’s record-breaking earnings are a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. She, along with other players like Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and Yuka Saso, have made the 2024 season one to remember.
With 34 players earning over $1 million and 10 players earning over $2 million, the LPGA Tour has proven to be a platform for talented golfers to shine and reap the rewards of their labor.
Thitikul’s achievement is a milestone moment for the LPGA Tour, showcasing the growing popularity and competitiveness of women’s golf.
As the 2024 season comes to a close, fans are eagerly looking forward to seeing what the future holds for these talented golfers.
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