15-Year-Old Shoots 69, Sunday's Lowest

 It's hard to believe this is the first time Jessica Korda is competing against the LPGA Tour pros. It's also hard to believe she's 15 years old. But it's true. I promise.

After making the cut on the number, the 27th-ranked junior golfer shot a four-under 69 today, a round that included two bogeys and six birdies. Jessica said she didn't keep her stats for the first time today, but instead simply played golf.

Her dad, Petr, is on the bag and knows a thing or two about competing on the big stage: the former professional tennis player won the Australian Open ten years ago.

"Having my dad as my caddie helps a lot," Jessica told me after her round. "He knows how to calm me down in pressure situations and knows how to prevent me from getting off track."

Petr also enjoyed being on the bag for his daughter. He said there were some downs, but many more ups.

"On number 10, we really liked it when we saw Jessie's name on the leaderboard above Ochoa's name," said Petr, who is a scratch golfer. "That was cool."

The Kordas live next to Ivan Lendl, another tennis great. Lendl has three daughters who all play golf, and the families are very close. Jessica is friendliest with Daniela and Isabelle, who are closest to her age, and Petr often goes to Ivan for advice.

"I always knock on his door for advice," said Petr. "He's good because he tells me what to expect. He's been through what I'm going through three times."

Jessica, a native of the Czech Republic, trained in Bradenton under the IMG David Leadbetter Academy for seven years. But three months ago, Jessica and her family moved to Sarasota to join The Founders Club, following Jessica's teacher, Tim Sheredy.

So what does Jessica think about playing with the pros?

"I've never seen them in person, and they look a lot taller on TV. And I met Lorena for the first time. That was cool. I've never played against the LPGA Tour pros, and it's such an honor."

Jessica's pink ball marker says "Girl Power" on it. Indeed, her golf scores are sending the same message.