Nelly Korda Extends Her LPGA Hiatus Following Charley Hull—What’s Behind Her Decision. 
Nelly Korda is opting to take a break from LPGA competition, following in Charley Hull’s footsteps. But what’s the real reason behind her schedule changes for the 2025 season?
A Dominant 2024 Season for Nelly Korda
Last year was nothing short of spectacular for Nelly Korda. The former Olympic gold medalist had a commanding presence on the LPGA Tour, securing an impressive seven titles throughout the season. Her outstanding performance mirrored that of men’s world No. 1, Scottie Scheffler, as both golfers managed to capture one major championship and earned Player of the Year honors by the season’s end.
As the 2025 golf season begins, Korda and Scheffler are set to tee off on the same day—one at Pebble Beach and the other near Lake Nona. However, while Scheffler maintains a consistent schedule, Korda appears to be adjusting her approach, taking inspiration from Rory McIlroy, who has decided to scale back his PGA Tour events this year.
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Why Nelly Korda Is Skipping the LPGA’s Asian Swing
During a press conference at the 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Korda hinted at a more selective schedule for the upcoming season. When asked if she enjoyed the extra week of rest before the season opener, she admitted that she appreciated the additional time to relax—especially since she had a late finish to 2024 due to her participation in the Grant Thornton Invitational.
Most notably, Korda confirmed that she will not be traveling to Asia this year, opting to skip the LPGA Tour’s Asian leg altogether. While this news might disappoint her fans in the region who were eager to see her compete, it also raises questions about how she will structure her season moving forward.
A Familiar Schedule—With Possible Additions
In 2024, Korda played 16 LPGA Tour events, missing the cut in three tournaments. Despite this, she still managed an incredible seven victories. However, an unfortunate injury following the Kroger Queen City Championship forced her to withdraw from seven tournaments between September and November, including the entire Asian Swing of the LPGA Tour. At the time, she expressed her regret to fans via Instagram, apologizing for missing the events.
For the 2025 season, Korda is once again planning to take a two-month break from September to November. However, this time, her absence won’t be due to injury but rather a deliberate scheduling decision. While her tournament count is expected to remain similar to last year, she may add a few extra events to compensate for skipping the Asian tournaments.
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What’s Next for Nelly Korda in 2025?
With her decision to sit out the LPGA’s Asian leg, Korda is making a strategic choice that could impact her performance and longevity in the sport. Whether this break will help her maintain peak form throughout the year remains to be seen.
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