The Grant Thornton Invitational is off to a great start with mixed-team partners Tony Finau and Jessica Korda leading the way. The duo fired an impressive opening round of 56 in the scramble format, which is a combination of both players hitting tee shots and then playing alternate shots from there.
Finau and Korda have been playing together since 2019 and have developed a strong partnership on the course. Finau is a PGA Tour veteran and has won multiple tournaments, while Korda is a rising star on the LPGA Tour. Both players have had success in their respective tours, and it showed in their opening round at the Grant Thornton Invitational.
The scramble format is a great way for players to get to know each other’s games and develop a strong team dynamic. Finau and Korda were able to use their individual strengths to their advantage, with Finau’s powerful drives and Korda’s accuracy with her irons. The two were able to combine their talents to create a formidable team that was able to put up a low score in the opening round.
The Grant Thornton Invitational is a great way for players to hone their skills in a team format. Finau and Korda have set the bar high with their opening round of 56, and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the field responds. It’s sure to be an exciting tournament as the two continue to work together to try and stay atop the leaderboard.
