THE WOODLANDS, Texas – Nelly Korda struggled mightily in the opening round of Chevron Championship. The World No. 1 recorded only one birdie in a 7-over 77 that included four consecutive bogeys from Nos. 3-6.
Korda, who won her fifth of six consecutive starts last year at the Club at Carlton Woods, was obviously frustrated and on the verge of tears when she stopped to talk to a trio of reporters after the round.
“I just have to go work,” said Korda. “I’m not hitting it well, so that’s about it.”
When asked about the biggest challenge of the day, Korda gave a one-word reply that’s relatable to anyone who’s ever played the game: “Golf.”
Winless so far in 2025, Korda changed putters at last week’s JM Eagle LA Championship and said earlier this week at the Chevron that the main difference between last year and this year is that not as many putts are falling.
Korda hit 11 greens and eight fairways in her opening round on the Nicklaus Course and took 33 putts.
“I’m going to go and practice and see where it takes me,” she said, before heading over to sign autographs. Korda’s instructor, Jamie Mulligan, is onsite this week and followed her throughout the round.
The 15-time winner has had several high rounds of late at the majors. She shot 80 in the opening round of the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club after making a 10 on her third hole of the day. At the KPMG Women’s PGA last year, she carded a second-round 81, tying her highest score on the LPGA, at Sahalee Country Club, to miss a second straight cut in the majors.
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