Nelly Korda set for Women’s Scottish Open debut

World No.1 Nelly Korda has confirmed she’ll make her debut in the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open in July.

Korda, 26, will join fellow US Solheim Cup member and defending champion Lauren Coughlin at Dundonald Links.

A winner of 15 LPGA Tour titles, including two majors, the American has established herself as the most dominant player on the circuit in recent years.

On Monday, she reached 100 consecutive weeks as the top player in the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings.

“I am delighted to be playing in my first ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open this year,” Korda said.

“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.”

• Ryder Cup stars fail to qualify for US Open

• Lexi Thompson hits out after missing cut in US Women’s Open

Korda, who also won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, became the third woman in LPGA Tour history to claim five consecutive victories last year.

The run included her second major triumph at the Chevron Championship, while Korda ended her incredible year with seven wins from 16 starts.

Meanwhile, last year’s Women’s Scottish Open boasted one of the strongest fields in the calendar year.

Coughlin ultimately stormed four shots clear of the lineup that included five of the world’s top ten ranked players, 18 major winners, and 22 Solheim Cup players.

The 32-year-old won just three weeks before arriving in the west of Scotland and sealing her second career LPGA win.

• Watch: Golf fan narrowly avoids terrifying Jordan Spieth miss

• Jack Nicklaus reveals what he ‘can’t stand’ about modern golf

“Yeah, always enjoy Scotland and Dundonald,” she said. “Troon is a fun place, a fun town. That’s where I’m staying this week in an Airbnb. It’s awesome.

“I always enjoy coming over here. I was really excited to get over here for these two weeks. It’s been great.”

Meanwhile, 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.

Tickets for the event go on sale June 10.

John Turnbull A graduate of the University of Stirling, John joined the bunkered team in 2023 as a Content Producer, with a responsibility for covering all breaking news, tour news, grassroots content and much more besides. A keen golfer, he plays the majority of his golf at Falkirk Tryst Golf Club. Top of his 'bucket list' is a round of Pebble Beach... ideally in the company of Gareth Bale.