Nelly Korda, winless in ’25, sticks to plan for U.S. Women’s Open
Nelly Korda, winless in '25, sticks to plan for U.S. Women's Open
Nelly Korda remains No. 1 in the world despite being winless on the LPGA Tour halfway through the season, but she insists there’s no added pressure for a breakthrough at the Women’s U.S. Open at Erin Hills Golf Club in Wisconsin this week.
“I don’t try and think about it,” said Korda, who had seven wins in 16 events and claimed a major title at the Chevron Championship in 2024. “Definitely when you’re a higher-ranked player or you’re more popular, there is more pressure on you just from outside perspective when it comes to media, fans coming out to watch you play.
“If you want to feel it, you will feel it, but I think what’s really important is just kind of sticking to your game plan and being really focused on what you’re doing present time, and that’s really helped me.”
Korda was propelled to Rolex Player of the Year honors by a streak of five wins in a row in 2024. She is chasing her first Women’s U.S. Open title on the heels of her second top-5 finish this season at the Mizuho Americas Open.
As the world rankings underscore, Korda’s results can hardly be classified as struggling. She’s finished no worse than 22nd with three top-10 finishes in six events.
