Nelly Korda’s U.S. Women’s Open Moment: Is This Finally It?

Will Nelly Korda capture her elusive U.S. Women’s Open title? We break down her chances, other storylines, and the PGA Tour’s schedule woes.

Nelly’s Reignited Dominance: What’s Different This Time?

The Amateurs: We’ve got some seriously talented amateurs teeing it up. Think Kiara Romero, the top-ranked player. Then there’s Maria Jose Marin, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur champ. And Paula Martin Sampedro from Stanford, fresh off a NCAA title win. These kids have bright pro futures. I’m genuinely curious to see if any of them can make some noise on the weekend. It’s always fun to see the next generation emerge.
Jeeno Thitikul’s Major Quest: Can Jeeno finally shed that “best player without a major” label? She’s been close. So damn close. But that first major is always the hardest to get. She’s in good form, won the Mizuho earlier this month. But major championship golf? That’s a whole different animal. It’s a different kind of pressure.
Julia Lopez Ramirez: This second-year player from Spain is a bomber. She averages 291 yards off the tee, leading the LPGA. She’s also 10th in greens in regulation. Last year, she finished top 20 at the U.S. Women’s Open as a rookie. I don’t see her winning – her short game and putting aren’t quite there yet. But if you’re lucky enough to be there in person, she’d be a blast to follow. Pure power.