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NBC Sports
18 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Korda, Ko talk about pressure at AIG Women's Open
Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko speak with the media about expectations heading into the AIG Women's Open as the Golf Central desk examines how both players are playing similarly to 2024.
NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Nichols: Simply put, Woad 'wants to be the best'
On the heels of her LPGA debut win, Lottie Woad doesn't feel any added pressure as the favorite for the AIG Women's Open, and the likes of Nelly Korda are taking notice of her "confidence" and "maturity."
Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Nelly Korda Displays 'Nothing Else to Prove' Mentality At AIG Women's Open
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It seems as if the two world No. 1s have agreed to enter the season's final major with strong statements. Following Scottie Scheffler's reflection on "the point" of his hunger to win every tournament, Nelly Korda added strong opinions about her career. Korda held a press conference prior to the AIG Women's Open. Among other topics, the two-time major winner spoke about how she currently assesses her career and what drives her to keep grinding. "I feel like I don't really have anything more to prove to people ever," she said, according to the transcripts. "For me it's just I'm passionate about the game. I love the game. I love playing in these kind of conditions, testing my game, and getting to play against the best players in the world." "Having something to prove to myself, I don't think I really need to do that," she added. For me it's just enjoying it and being in the heat of the battle." Nelly Korda of the United States talks to the media during a press conference prior to the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on July 29, 2025 in Bridgend, Wales. Nelly Korda of the United States talks to the media during a press conference prior to the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on July 29, 2025 in Bridgend, who won seven tournaments last season, has yet to win this year. Her results have generally been solid, but she has shown that she can handle the emotional ups and downs of the sport. "My goal is to prepare the best that I can, enjoy myself, and hopefully be in contention," she said, according to the transcripts. "And then kind of enjoy the ride because, as many highs as I've had, I've had a lot of lows too with this sport, but I still come back and I still want to experience those highs in all the different circumstances, different golf courses, different conditions. And just continue to grow my love for the game." However, none of that prevents her from wanting much more in her career, Korda said. "Of course I want to accomplish more. There are goals that I have, goals that I set for myself." Korda, who just turned 27, has been playing on the LPGA Tour since 2017. During that time, she has earned 15 victories, including two major championships. Last season, she stole the show, winning seven titles, five of them consecutively, including a major championship. She capped the season with the Race to the CME Globe title, the Player of the Year award and the Rolex Annika Major Award. This season hasn't been as successful, although it can't be said that her results haven't slowed down. In 12 tournaments, she hasn't missed a single cut and has five top-10s, including two second places, one of them at the US Women's Open. More Golf: Brotherly Bond Boosts Kitayama to 3M Open Win as LIV Star Calls In Caddie
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Nelly Korda celebrates 27th birthday by preparing to end victory drought at British Open
The final major of the LPGA season began with Nelly Korda's 27th birthday. The World No. 1 celebrated on Monday with her caddie, coach and a good friend who came to Wales from London. She also got her first glimpse of Royal Porthcawl. At this time last year, Korda had won six of her first 12 starts on the LPGA. In 2025, however, Korda has yet to win in her first dozen starts heading into the AIG Women's British Open – yet boasts a lower scoring average and better strokes gained total and strokes gained putting averages to this point last year, according to the tour's KPMG Performance Insights. While Korda dominated last season with seven wins, no player has won twice so far in 2025. This marks the first playing of the AIG at Royal Porthcawl, and Korda comes into the week after trying something new: playing the Scottish Open the week before. 'Typically with my body structure, I don't love to play two weeks in high winds because I start to sway a lot more,' said Korda, who finished fifth at Dundonald Links. 'Just something that I've noticed throughout the past couple years, but it just lined up perfectly with my schedule. For me, everything is about my schedule flowing.' Softer conditions at Dundonald led to more aggressive play, which won't be the case this week in Wales. Korda played the front nine at Royal Porthcawl on her birthday and chipped and putted around the back nine. She called the views on the first four holes breathtaking and said that with some wind, it will be a 'really, really hard test.' The forecast calls for gusts up to 25 mph on Thursday and 30 mph on Friday. 'I feel like it's maybe a little bit more demanding off the tee,' said Korda, 'as in maybe with other links courses, you can hit driver and there are some bunkers in the way, but here you definitely can't hit driver. It sometimes may be an iron off the tee, but then with the wind direction and the wind strength, there's just way too much trouble on the fairway. 'Once you're in one of those bunkers, like in all links golf courses, it's just a pitch-out.' Korda played alongside the hottest player in golf – Lottie Woad – for three rounds at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open and called her achievements 'absolutely amazing.' In the month of July, Woad won the Irish Open as an amateur, finished tied for third at the Amundi Evian Championship to earn her tour card and then won in her pro debut in Scotland. 'I was very impressed with her composure, her process,' said Korda. 'I think, when it comes to her shot routine, especially under pressure and in the heat of the moment, sometimes people seem to fidget and kind of doubt themselves, but she stuck to it, she stuck to her process every single time, and I think that's one of the main things that I noticed is how mature she is for her age and how comfortable she was in the heat of the moment.' Korda noted earlier in her press conference that golf is a 'game of confidence,' and there's certainly no shortage of that right now with Woad. 'I've really been just enjoying myself,' said the humble Englishwoman who now ranks 24th in the world. 'Enjoyed being in these events and competing and being in contention, just try to have fun with it and not add too much stress really.' This week marks Korda's 10th appearance in the AIG. She has five top-15 finishes in nine starts, including a share of second last year at the Old Course. Her eight top-5 finishes in the majors – including two wins – since 2019 are the most on tour, with Minjee Lee coming in second with seven (and three wins). Korda was asked how important it is to her to be successful in an event like the British Open and establish herself as a global force. 'I feel like I don't really have anything more to prove to people ever,' said Korda. 'For me, it's just, I'm passionate about the game. I love the game. I love playing in these kind of conditions, testing my game, and getting to play against the best players in the world. "Having something to prove to myself, I don't think I really need to do that. For me, it's just enjoying it and being in the heat of the battle.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lottie Woad is betting favorite ahead of AIG Women's Open
Fresh off her ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open victory in her professional debut, Lottie Woad will enter this week's AIG Women's Open as the betting favorite. Yes, you heard that right. Woad is listed by DraftKings Sportsbook at +750 odds to win at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, ahead of world No. 1 Nelly Korda and No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, who are each +900. Minjee Lee (+1600) is next on the odds list, followed by four players at +2800. The 21-year-old Englishwoman is believed to be in uncharted territory as the first player, female or male, to be the pre-championship favorite at a major in two or fewer starts as a pro. Tiger Woods was the co-favorite at the 1997 Masters, his major debut as a pro. Woods was listed at +800 along with Greg Norman and Nick Faldo, though that Masters was Woods' 17th start as a pro.
