Nelly Korda Shows True Character When Nagged About Scottie Scheffler’s Latest Win Amid LPGA Rough Patch

I don’t think anyone can ever say anything bad about Scottie,” Nelly Korda said in 2024, reflecting on Scottie Scheffler’s Masters triumph. “He inspires so many around him, including myself.” At the time, both stars were in peak form—Scheffler had won three signature events, Korda had claimed five straight LPGA titles—and their mutual dominance drew inevitable comparisons. But a year later, her tone had changed.

Their similar story had kind of continued this year. So, when a reporter at the Mizuho Americas Open asked Korda if she paid attention to the men’s side of the sport, particularly Scheffler’s recent 8-stroke win at the CJ Byron Nelson Cup, she offered a one-word response: “No.” Her blunt reply came during her pre-tournament press conference at Liberty National, where she was joined by teen prodigy Gianna Clemente. The question framed the similarities between Scheffler’s slow start this year before breaking through and Korda’s early-season momentum without a win at that point in 2025.

While Korda was quick to shut down comparisons or connections, she offered a measured take on her performance: “Yeah, I think this year has been kind of up and down. I’ve had some really good rounds and iffy rounds as well.” She didn’t sugarcoat it, instead leaning into the unpredictable nature of golf: “It’s never going to be easy, and when you think you kind of have it figured out, it’s just going to humble you really quickly.”

Korda’s most recent tournament was the Chevron Championship, where she finished tied for 14th at -2. Despite not securing a win yet in 2025, she has consistently placed within the top 25, with a notable runner-up finish at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Rather than looking outward for motivation, Korda made it clear her focus is internal.