Nelly Korda returns from surgery, aims to defend championship at Meijer LPGA Classic

Let’s go back a year. Almost to the date — that’s where Nelly Korda’s life truly began to change.

Korda, 23, was strolling around Blythefield Country Club as one of the leaders and favorites to win the 2021 Meijer LPGA Classic. She had a big lead over the rest of the star-studded field and aimed to convert that lead into her fifth LPGA Tour victory.