Korda's father, Petr, the 1998 Australian Open winner, is from the Czech Republic, but he raised his daughter as an American in Florida. Stacey Lewis and Brittany Lincicome, two other promising young American players, were also in the playoff.
Having a dominant American like Wie, Lincicome, Paula Creamer, Lexi Thompson or Stacey Lewis might do wonders for the future prospects of the LPGA Tour, but it's most likely that the tour will stay viable by increasing it's international reach and promoting players regardless of their nationality.