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Nelly Korda has confirmed she will play in her first ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links from 24–27th July.
The World Number One and Olympic gold medallist at Tokyo 2020 has already amassed two Majors and a further 13 LPGA titles. A four-time member of the US Solheim Cup team, the 26-year-old first reached World No.1 on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings in 2021, and has continuously held the top spot since March 2024.
Nelly Korda – 2024 Chevron Championship – Gregory Shamus
Korda became the third woman in LPGA Tour history to claim five consecutive victories in 2024, a run which concluded with her claiming her second Major title at the Chevron Championship. She ended the year with a remarkable seven wins in 16 starts and notably, her first time being part of a victorious US Solheim Cup team.
Lauren Coughlin – 2024 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open – LET
Korda will join fellow US Solheim Cup member and defending Champion Lauren Coughlin at Dundonald. Coughlin won in magnificent style last year as she single-putted her last seven greens to finish four clear of a stellar field that included of 5 the world’s top 10 ranked players, 18 major winners, and 22 Solheim Cup players.
Korda commented, “I am delighted to be playing in my first ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open this year. Playing in Scotland always feels extra special with it being the home of golf and with all the amazing Scottish golf fans, so I am really looking forward to making my debut in July.”
The 2025 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open marks the second year with ISPS HANDA as title sponsor and will be held at Dundonald Links for the fourth consecutive year. The tournament returned to this venue in 2022 after a multi-million pound makeover by owners Darwin Escapes to transform the club into one of the UK’s finest golf resorts. It was also previously held there in 2015, 2016 and 2017. The Scottish Government and VisitScotland remain long-standing supporters of women’s golf, with a strong commitment to the 2025 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open.
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