Thu Jan 30 13:20:00 UTC 2025: **LPGA Star Nelly Korda Launches 2025 Season with Renewed Focus After Record-Breaking Year**

Orlando, FL – World No. 1 Nelly Korda is teeing off the 2025 LPGA season this week, fresh off a whirlwind 2024 that saw her claim seven tournament victories, including a second major championship. Korda, who only took a seven-day break after the PNC Championship, described last year as “very, very, very crazy,” acknowledging both the highs of her record-tying five consecutive wins and the lows of injuries and setbacks. She emphasized the valuable lessons learned, particularly regarding managing expectations and scheduling.

This week, Korda will compete in a limited-field tournament at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club, followed by the Founders Cup in Bradenton. She will again skip the Asia swing, returning for title defenses at the Ford Championship, T-Mobile Match Play, and Chevron Championship. However, five of her seven 2024 wins are not eligible for defense due to schedule changes, including the removal of the Fir Hills Se Ri Pak Championship and the rescheduling of the Drive On Championship, now the Founders Cup, which Rose Zhang will defend.

Despite her past success, Korda remains grounded, highlighting the variability of golf and emphasizing the changes in fields, weather, and course conditions. She will compete in the Lake Nona event, a tournament she’s never won, aiming for a strong start to the season with new equipment, including a new driver. “It’s a different, relaxed vibe,” Korda said, “and no better way to start off the year than playing in this event.” The tournament features 32 players, reflecting Korda’s dominance in the sport.

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