How Nelly Korda’s Weekend Surge Secured a T2 Finish and $1M Payday at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open
How Nelly Korda’s Weekend Surge Secured a T2 Finish and $1M Payday at the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open
World No. 1 Nelly Korda delivered her strongest performance of the 2025 season with a determined charge over the weekend at the U.S. Women’s Open, ultimately finishing tied for second at Erin Hills and pocketing $1,052,621 in prize money.
Korda, who entered the championship still seeking her first win of the year, showed her trademark poise and power with a final round 68 that vaulted her up the leaderboard to a T2 finish at five-under par — her best major result of the season so far.
“It feels great to put together a weekend like this,” Korda said after Sunday’s round. “I’ve been working hard to stay patient, to trust the process, and this shows that the form is there.”
After a solid but unspectacular start to the tournament, Korda caught fire over the weekend with a string of birdies and pinpoint iron play on the demanding Erin Hills layout. The late surge not only put her back in the hunt but marked her first top-2 finish in a major this year — and a timely boost of momentum for the rest of the season.
Korda’s T2 showing comes after a steady stretch of play this season, which has included three other top-10 finishes but no wins — a rare dry spell for the reigning Rolex Rankings No. 1, who dominated the 2024 campaign.
The $1.05 million payday moves Korda higher on the season’s money list and adds another highlight to an already glittering career. More importantly, it confirms that her game — and her mental focus — are rounding into form as the LPGA’s summer swing heats up.
“I’m happy with how I fought through this week,” Korda said. “This gives me a lot of confidence going forward.”
With majors and key tournaments still ahead on the 2025 calendar, don’t be surprised if this weekend marks the turning point that leads Korda back to the winner’s circle soon.
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