Nelly Korda Says U.S. Women’s Open Is the Real Star This Week
As the 2025 U.S. Women’s Open gets underway, World No. 1 Nelly Korda isn’t putting the spotlight on herself or any other big-name contender. Instead, she pointed to the event itself as the true headline act. Speaking at her pre-tournament press conference, Korda emphasized the unique difficulty and prestige of the championship, calling it a complete examination of a golfer’s physical and mental game. “This is why we do what we do,” she said. “To test our games in every aspect.”