If Nelly Korda is going to finally put it all together in 2025, the LOTTE Championship feels like the place. Her ball-striking has been sharp, her scoring average steady at 69.78, but the putter hasn’t quite cooperated yet. That could be about to change.
Part of what makes this week feel different is the field itself. Jeeno Thitikul, Lydia Ko, Minjee Lee, Angel Yin—they’re not here. That leaves the leaderboard a little more breathable, though Charley Hull and Miyu Yamashita remain capable of sneaky low rounds. The key for Korda will be keeping the bogeys under control, posting a low round early, and letting the other players chase her.
The course seems built for her eye: average hole length around 364 yards, visual lines that suit her precision, and enough risk-reward shots to reward patience. Timing, form, and subtle confidence all line up. There’s a rhythm to Hawaii that has a way of sparking something in players, and for Korda, it feels like the kind of week where four clean rounds could finally come together.
If she threads it all together, the win feels like it could land in her lap. She just needs to move deliberately, stay efficient, and take measured approaches at the right moments.