The $30 million question: can Korda win her first U.S. Open title?

Nelly Korda, the World No. 1, has adopted a positive mindset, using affirmations and focusing on playing freely, which has transformed her game.

After a slow start, she shot two consecutive 67s at the U.S. Women's Open to tie for the lead with Sei Young Kim, positioning herself to chase her first U.S. Open title amidst a crowded leaderboard of major champions.

According to the source, Korda has transformed her approach to the game after a winless season last year, instead of focusing on the inevitable mistakes inherent in golf, she has consciously adopted a more positive and free-spirited mindset.

This mental shift, which includes writing weekly affirmations on Post-it Notes and sticking them on her bathroom mirror, has yielded spectacular results throughout the current season and is now proving pivotal at the U.S. women's Open.

After a challenging opening round at Riviera Country Club, Korda responded with two outstanding consecutive rounds, positioning herself as a strong contender for the title she desires most.

She shot a second successive four-under 67 on Saturday, finishing with three consecutive birdies to join Sei Young Kim at the top of the leaderboard at six-under 207.

"It's always amaazing to be in this position," Korda remarked. "That's what we work so hard for, to be in this spot. so whatever happens, I'm going to give it my all and see what the outcome is."

As a three-time major champion following her victory at The Chevron Championship in April, Korda is now poised to capture her second consecutive major and her first U.S. Open championship.

However, the competition is fierce, with seven players within two shots of the lead, including first-round leader Jennifer Kupcho and 2015 champion In Gee Chun, both at five under, as well as second-round co-leader Ruoning Yin, Gaby Lopez, and Nasa Hataoka at four under.

An echo of Sydney's 2024 institutional buy-up?

The U.S. Women's Open has seen a surge in major champions vying for the title,with seven players within two shots of the lead.

This is reminiscent of the 2024 institutional buy-up in Sydney, where a group of investors snapped up a large portfolio of properties, sending the market into a frenzy.

However, unlike the Sydney market, the U.S. Women's Open leaderboard is more crowded, with multiple players vying for the top spot.

The competition is fierce, with each player bringing their unique strengths and weaknesses to the table.

Who is the unnamed buyer?

The source mentions that Korda credits her mental improvement, developed with input from her parents, a sports psychologist, and her fiancé, for her readiness to execute on Sunday.

However, the source does not reveal the identity of the unnamed buyer who has been providing Korda with guidance and support throughout her journey .

As Korda continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in women's golf, it is clear that she has a strong support system behind her.

Tehran's two-track response?

The U.S. Women's Open has seen a two-track response from the playyers , with some opting for a more aggressive approach,while others have chosen to play it safe .

Korda, on the other hand, has adopted a more positive and free-spirited mindset, which has yielded spectacular results throughout the current season.

As she continues to navigate the challenges of the U.S. women's Open, it will be interesting to see how Korda's mental approach evolves and whether she can maintain her lead.