Revolutionizing LPGA Tour: How Nelly Korda’s Stardom Can Lead to Game-Changing Schedules
Nelly Korda, a luminary on the women’s golf scene, is renowned for her remarkable accomplishments on the LPGA Tour. Her seven captivating victories in 2024 solidified her status as a leading figure in the sport. As the world number one, she’s already showcasing her prowess in 2025, aiming to add to her impressive collection of 15 LPGA Tour titles.
The American golf sensation has begun the year on a high note, having already secured two top 10 finishes in her initial tournaments. Her commendable performance at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions saw her taking the runner-up spot, and she clinched the seventh position at the Founders Cup. Her stellar achievements in 2024 earned her a whopping $14.4 million, further enhancing her global status.
Brandel Chamblee, a former professional golfer, believes there’s still untapped potential for the LPGA Tour to elevate Korda’s profile even more. Comparing her influence in golf to Caitlin Clark’s impact in basketball, he suggests that Korda needs to dominate the sport over a period, similar to what Tiger Woods did for golf.
Chamblee argues that truly remarkable players aren’t just consistent winners, but they also win in unique and remarkable ways. He cites the examples of Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, and Yani Tseng, whose dominance was enhanced by their ability to hit farther than their peers. However, for Korda to truly capture America’s attention, she needs to dazzle the audience with extraordinary performances.
While Korda’s 2024 performance was dominant, Chamblee believes it didn’t have the ‘mind-blowing’ factor. Despite securing a major championship, Korda wasn’t particularly overpowering in other major tournaments. Chamblee thinks that the world needs to know Korda better, considering her witty and humorous personality.
Chamblee also proposes a potential strategy for the LPGA Tour to maximize its exposure. He suggests concluding events on Monday or Tuesday, thus owning the broadcast space on these days. He also proposes hosting more events on the west coast to capitalize on prime time viewership on the east coast. He believes that with this strategy, if Korda wins by a large margin and showcases her charismatic personality, she could win the world over.i
Nelly Korda, a luminary on the women’s golf scene, is renowned for her remarkable accomplishments on the LPGA Tour. Her seven captivating victories in 2024 solidified her status as a leading figure in the sport. As the world number one, she’s already showcasing her prowess in 2025, aiming to add to her impressive collection of 15 LPGA Tour titles.
The American golf sensation has begun the year on a high note, having already secured two top 10 finishes in her initial tournaments. Her commendable performance at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions saw her taking the runner-up spot, and she clinched the seventh position at the Founders Cup. Her stellar achievements in 2024 earned her a whopping $14.4 million, further enhancing her global status.
Brandel Chamblee, a former professional golfer, believes there’s still untapped potential for the LPGA Tour to elevate Korda’s profile even more. Comparing her influence in golf to Caitlin Clark’s impact in basketball, he suggests that Korda needs to dominate the sport over a period, similar to what Tiger Woods did for golf.
Chamblee argues that truly remarkable players aren’t just consistent winners, but they also win in unique and remarkable ways. He cites the examples of Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa, and Yani Tseng, whose dominance was enhanced by their ability to hit farther than their peers. However, for Korda to truly capture America’s attention, she needs to dazzle the audience with extraordinary performances.
While Korda’s 2024 performance was dominant, Chamblee believes it didn’t have the ‘mind-blowing’ factor. Despite securing a major championship, Korda wasn’t particularly overpowering in other major tournaments. Chamblee thinks that the world needs to know Korda better, considering her witty and humorous personality.
Chamblee also proposes a potential strategy for the LPGA Tour to maximize its exposure. He suggests concluding events on Monday or Tuesday, thus owning the broadcast space on these days. He also proposes hosting more events on the west coast to capitalize on prime time viewership on the east coast. He believes that with this strategy, if Korda wins by a large margin and showcases her charismatic personality, she could win the world over.
Korda’s golfing journey has been nothing short of extraordinary since she joined the LPGA Tour in 2017. Her triumphs include winning gold for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics and securing two major championships among her 15 titles. These victories were achieved at the Women’s PGA Championship and Chevron Championship in 2021 and 2024 respectively.
Her exceptional performance in 2024 earned her the Player of the Year award, and she also made her fourth appearance at the Solheim Cup. Korda is expected to continue being a significant player for the US Solheim Cup Team in the near future, and it won’t be surprising if she adds more major victories to her impressive resume.
