Nelly Korda, the dominant figure in women’s golf, maintains her position as world number one despite not having achieved victories on the LPGA Tour so far this season. However, Korda faces the Women’s U.S. Open at Erin Hills Golf Club, Wisconsin, with determination and without feeling additional pressure to achieve a win.
Korda, who accumulated seven victories in 16 events and won a major title at the Chevron Championship in 2024, acknowledges that media attention and fan interest can generate pressure. However, the golfer focuses on her game strategy and staying focused on the present, which has been of great help to her.I don’t try to think about it.
Nelly Korda
Korda feels comfortable with her current game, unlike her performance at the previous U.S. Women’s Open, where she failed to make the cut. At Erin Hills, she will face the challenges of the wind and difficult traps. The golfer has learned to handle pressure over the years and values the opportunity to compete in this type of tournament.It’s a big thing. Some weeks it’s a lot easier to be patient than others. It depends a little bit on the mindset and how you feel mentally. But it plays a very important role. Sometimes you can get ahead of yourself, and as I’ve said in the past, staying in the moment is really, really important to me.
Nelly Korda
I think the more you put yourself in moments of pressure and the more you are in the contest, the more you learn about yourself and how to handle those situations.
Nelly Korda
In her tenth U.S. Open appearance, Korda, who will be paired with Charley Hull and Lexi Thompson, focuses on what she can control. She considers this tournament the most demanding test in golf and enjoys the opportunity to test her game in challenging conditions.
