World No. 1 Nelly Korda swings to end winless streak at U.S. Women’s Open

The GIST: The U.S. Women’s Open — the second LPGA major of the season — is underway from Wisconsin’s gorgeous and notoriously challenging Erin Hills amid palpable buzz surrounding women’s golf. Excitement’s in the air — here’s what you need to know as the gals tear up the tee boxes.

👀 World No. 1 Nelly Korda eyes first win of the year: After a tremendous 2024 campaign, Korda (who sits four shots back following yesterday’s opening round) is practicing patience to overcome a slow, but promising, start.

• The reigning Rolex Player of the Year had already notched six of her astounding seven wins by this time last year. In 2025, Korda is playing well with six top-25 finishes, but remains trophy-less. All eyes on her.

💰 LPGA hires Craig Kessler as new commissioner: Last Thursday, the LPGA announced that the former Topgolf chief operating officer would take over the Tour, a monumental move made in hopes that women’s golf can capture the zeitgeist in the same way the WNBA, Unrivaled, and NWSL recently have.

• Plus, Kessler will have the chance to build on significant strides made under former commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan, most visibly in the Tour’s increased prize pools — like the record-setting purse at this weekend’s Open. Fore!