Nelly Korda: "I'm not gonna push it": Nelly Korda names her 'number one goal' for the 2025 season

Nelly Korda was the most stand-out golfer last year with seven Tour titles, one Major Championship, and the LPGA Player of the Year award. However, her number one priority heading into 2025 is to "stay healthy".

Korda had suffered a neck injury during practice towards the end of last year that kept her out of a few tournaments. So this year, she intends not to repeat that. The 26-year-old will be starting off her year at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament in Orlando.

At the press conference for the event, Korda was asked what her schedule would look like this year. While she detailed the competitions she would be playing and missing out on, she also mentioned that a lot of the schedule had been planned to keep her "primed" for the Major Championships. The ace golfer further added that her health would also play a big part in deciding her schedule.

"You have to make sure that your body is a 100%. So, last year, I had an injury towards the end of the year. So close (laughs)." "So that's going to be my number one goal - just to stay healthy. If my body is not feeling a 100% then I am not gonna push it." (5:15 - 5:33)

Korda was further asked if she had made any changes to her schedules keeping that in mind. She answered:

"I will see how it goes. I kind of have my first part of the year till Chevron (Championship) kind of set. And then after that it will just be like how my body is feeling." ( 5:39 - 5:47)

The LPGA posted her press interview ahead of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament on their X account.

The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament will take place from January 30 to February 2 at the Lake Nona Golf and Country Club in Orlando. The prize purse for the event is $2M with the winner taking home $300,000.

Who will Nelly Korda compete against at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament 2025?

Nelly Korda will go against a steep line-up of players at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament including defending champion Lydia Ko. Several notable golfers like Celine Boutier, Brooke Henderson, and Angel Yin among others will also be in action at the event.

Here's taking a look at the full field:

Nelly Korda
Haeran Ryu
Lydia Ko
Ayaka Furue
Hannah Green
Lauren Coughlin
Jin Young Ko
Brooke M. Henderson
Celine Boutier
Chanettee Wannasaen
Yuka Saso
Patty Tavatanakit
Rose Zhang
Megan Khang
Angel Yin
A Lim Kim
Linn Grant
Amy Yang
Jasmine Suwannapura
Allisen Corpuz
Moriya Jutanugarn
Pajaree Anannarukarn
Bailey Tardy
Minjee Lee
Linnea Strom
Leona Maguire
Hyo Joo Kim
Alexa Pano
Ashleigh Buhai
Cheyenne Knight
Elizabeth Szokol
Rio Takeda

About the author

Ira Deokule is a dedicated sports journalist at Sportskeeda, specializing in Golf and other sports such as swimming, bodybuilding, gymnastics, and track and field. With a post-graduate degree in Media and Communication Studies from DMCS, SPPU, Pune, and a specialization in Video Production, she combines her academic background with practical experience as a national-level track and field athlete.

Ira's journalistic journey includes freelancing for FirstSportz during the Tokyo Olympics, where her articles gained significant recognition. She prioritizes accuracy and ethics, relying on verified sources and personal expertise to provide insightful, engaging content. Her unique perspective as an athlete enriches her understanding of sports dynamics, allowing her to write with neutrality and respect for her subjects.

Outside of journalism, Ira enjoys writing creative pieces, reading, dancing, and exploring filmmaking. She draws inspiration from trailblazing female golfers like Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, whose achievements have elevated the visibility of women's golf. Ira aspires to cover iconic events like The Masters and is interested in the evolving landscape of golf, including the impact of LIV Golf.

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