Nelly Korda’s Mental Game: World No. 1 Eyes First LPGA Win of 2025 at U.S. Open
Nelly Korda’s Mental Game: World No. 1 Eyes First LPGA Win of 2025 at U.S. Open
After a dominant 2024 season that saw her rise to the top of the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, Nelly Korda entered 2025 as the player to beat on the LPGA Tour. But as the season heads into the summer stretch, the 26-year-old American star is still seeking her first victory of the year — and she’s leaning heavily on mental discipline to get there.
Despite not yet finding the winner’s circle in 2025, Korda’s form remains impressively steady. She’s recorded three top-10 finishes this season and continues to demonstrate the consistency that made her one of the most formidable forces in women’s golf. Now, as she prepares to tee it up at this week’s U.S. Women’s Open, all eyes are on whether this will be the breakthrough moment.
“The game is there,” Korda said ahead of the championship. “For me right now, it’s about staying patient, staying mentally strong. Wins will come if I stick to the process.”
Korda’s mental approach has been a hallmark of her rise to No. 1. After a whirlwind 2024 campaign that featured multiple victories, including a major title, Korda spent the offseason focused on refining her mindset as much as her swing.
“Golf can be a grind, especially when you’re expected to win every week,” she said. “I’ve worked a lot on managing expectations, focusing on what I can control,
