Photos: Nelly Korda wins Women’s PGA Championship in Johns Creek

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Photos: Nelly Korda wins Women’s PGA Championship in Johns Creek

Tthe final round of play in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek.

Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Nelly Korda hits from the fairway on the 18th hole during the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Leaders Nelly Korda (left) and Lizette Salas (right) walk with their caddies during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Lizette Salas and her caddie examine the lay of a green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Lizette Salas reacts after a missed putt on the seventh hole during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Kelly Norda gestures at her ball on the 10th hole during the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Kelly Norda hits from a sand trap during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Kelly Norda prepares to putt on the fourth hole during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Lizette Salas and her caddie laugh as the pair make their way to the greens during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Patty Tavatanakit watches her ball after hitting from the 18th tee box during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Spectators watch from the 16th hole during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Lizette Salas reacts to her shot during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Nelly Korda hits toward the green during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Kelly Norda (right) takes cover from the sun under a blue umbrella as she and her caddie wait her turn to play the ball during the final round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Kelly Norda celebrates on the 18th green after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Winner Kelly Norda (right) is hugged by Lizette Salas on the 18th green after capturing the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Nelly Korda kisses her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Nelly Korda holds her trophy after winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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