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By Devlina Sarkar
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Just days after losing her world No. 1 ranking to 22-year-old Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda is back in the headlines, this time due to a new national responsibility.
Korda, along with golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, has reportedly joined Bryson DeChambeau on President Donald Trump's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, as posted by Nuclr Golf on X.
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The main agenda of this newly revitalized initiative is aimed at reshaping youth fitness and athletic engagement across America.
The announcement came during a White House ceremony on July 31, where DeChambeau was officially named chairman of the council.
"We believe we can change the fabric of our communities and kids' livelihoods for the future generations that are to come," DeChambeau stated while addressing the media as captured in a video on X. "I can't thank you enough and looking forward to making massive changes in kids' lives and America's future".
The President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, originally established in 1956 under President Dwight Eisenhower, was phased out during former President Barack Obama's reign.
Now, it returns with a star-studded lineup of athletes from across disciplines, including Wayne Gretzky, Bryson Dechambeau, Tony Romo, Paul "Triple H" Levesque and more.
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For the LPGA pro, the timing couldn't have been better. Korda's 71-week reign atop the Rolex Rankings ended after a T36 finish at the AIG Women's Open just days ago.
Presently, Thailand's Thitikul has replaced Korda to reclaim the No. 1 spot. But the two-time major winner's appointment to the council signals a broader role beyond competition.
As one of the most recognizable faces in women's golf, Korda's influence is most likely to inspire young athletes, especially girls, to pursue the sport they are passionate about.
Additionally, Jack Nicklaus, with 18 major titles, and Gary Player, with nine, bring decades of legacy to the council.
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