Nelly Korda Eyes Redemption at AIG Women’s Open After Quiet Start to 2025
So, the spotlight’s back on World No. 1 Nelly Korda this week as she tees it up at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales — and it’s a big one. It also happens to be her 27th birthday week, and while there hasn’t been a win yet in 2025, Korda’s still been one of the most consistent forces on tour. It’s just that the usual dominance we expect — the kind that brought her seven wins last year — hasn’t shown up on the leaderboard so far this season.
What’s really interesting though is that even without a win, Korda’s numbers are actually better than they were at this point last year. Her scoring average is lower, her strokes gained are up, and her putting stats have improved too, according to the KPMG Performance Insights. So it’s not like her game’s off — she’s just missing that final piece to close the deal.
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This week’s Women’s Open is the final major of the season, and it’s being played at Royal Porthcawl for the very first time — a course that’s already earning a reputation for its toughness. Korda actually switched things up in preparation, playing in the Scottish Open the week before, something she usually avoids because her swing tends to get a bit loose in windy conditions. But this time, it worked out schedule-wise, and she took the chance to adapt to links-style play.
And let’s talk about those conditions — Royal Porthcawl is expected to get winds up to 30 mph this week, making the course a true test of control and strategy. Korda’s already noticed how demanding it is off the tee. Unlike other links courses where you can pull driver, here you might have to go with an iron just to avoid trouble. Once you’re in one of those deep pot bunkers, it’s basically a pitch-out — no heroics.
Also worth noting, Korda’s playing with a pretty positive mindset this week. She’s not caught up in trying to prove anything anymore. Instead, she’s focusing on enjoying the battle, trusting her game, and appreciating the chance to compete against the best in the world. It’s clear she’s not just chasing trophies — she’s here to test herself and embrace the challenge.
And she’s not the only story this week. Lottie Woad — remember the name — is turning heads fast. She just won the Scottish Open in her first start as a professional, and Korda was paired with her for three rounds. She praised Woad’s composure and maturity, especially under pressure, which is high praise coming from someone with Korda’s experience.
So with Korda hungry for that elusive 2025 win and Woad on a meteoric rise, Royal Porthcawl is shaping up to be the perfect stage for a dramatic finish to the major season.
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