Michigan Golf Journal July 2021

Michigan Golf Journal Overcoming Challenges Sophia Howard is one of those motivated kids who show us all that a physical challenge doesn’t mean you can’t play this wonderful game of golf – and also do it well. The 14-year-old from Hudsonville was born without a right hand, yet she plays golf and softball competitively. She was treated in May to playing a round of golf at The Concession par 3 course in Florida with her golfing heroes Nelly and Jessica Korda from the LPGA Tour – via the Dream On 3 Foundation – and Howard also followed the pro pair around Blythefield Country Club during their practice round for the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give – which Nelly ended up winning with a record score of 25-under. The Korda’s said spending quality time with an energetic and motivated teenager like Howard was a treat they sometimes need reminded of since professional golf became their job. “She’s super nice, super spunky,” Nelly Korda said. Teenage Golfer Excels Despite Physical Challenge Sophia Howard gets inspiration from joining the LPGA Tour’s Korda Sisters By Tom Lang Sophia Howard and Korda sisters goofing off