Teen Wild Card Alexandra Eala Stuns World No. 2 Iga Świątek at 2025 Miami Open

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After a planned seven-week break from the LPGA Tour, world No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda is back in action, with the US star beginning her 2024 title defense at the 2025 Ford Championship on Thursday afternoon.

While last year’s inaugural event saw Korda in the midst of a historic five-tournament winning streak, the 26-year-old has been more strategic with her participation this year, sitting out the tour’s recent Asia swing after kicking off her 2025 campaign with two Top 10 finishes.

“I mean, it’s always nice to take time off where you’re not injured and you’re kind of trying to hopefully become better and catch up on maybe some lost time,” she told Golfweek on Wednesday.

Incorporating rest is a strategy world No. 3 Lydia Ko is also employing this year, as the New Zealander travels to the Phoenix, Arizona, event after a three-week break of her own. Ko is also packing winning momentum in her golf bag this weekend, having snagged her 23rd career title at the 2025 HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore on March 2nd.

Joining Korda and Ko on this weekend’s Ford Championship links are all 10 of the LPGA’s top-ranked golfers, who will be competing together for the first time this year at the event.

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