Three Lessons to Learn from 'Number 1' Koda

Receiving Continuous and Consistent Coaching
Understanding the Difference Between Feeling and Reality
Focusing on the Process, Not the Outcome

This year, Nelly Korda (USA) has been overwhelmingly dominant.

Nelly Koda achieved a stable swing through continuous and consistent lessons.

She has virtually no competitors. The point difference between world No. 1 Korda and No. 2 Lilia Vu (USA) is as much as 6.67 points. That gap is equivalent to the difference between Vu and the world No. 1620. Although she made a 'septuple bogey' in the first round of the US Women's Open on the 30th, Korda's era is expected to continue for the time being. She has won an impressive 6 out of the 13 LPGA Tour events held this year, despite only participating in 9 tournaments. She also set a remarkable record of winning 5 consecutive tournaments. She ranks first in wins, Player of the Year, and prize money this year.

Golf.com in the US has focused on Korda's rising momentum. They revealed three tips that amateur golfers can learn from Korda, who is having a 'legendary run.' The media described Korda's swing as "easy like Adam Scott (Australia), Ernie Els (South Africa), and Fred Couples (USA)," adding, "Amateur golfers who try to emulate her swing could achieve good results."

Korda receives consistent coaching. She rarely changes her swing coaches. Jamie Mulligan and Brett Lederer are her top assistants. She meets them every week. The only exception was at the Cognizant Founders Cup, which ended on the 12th of last month, where she did not meet them. She finished tied for 7th in that tournament, missing the historic record of 6 consecutive wins. She constantly strives to maintain swing consistency, which is why she invites her swing coaches to tournaments. Golf.com advises, "You should continue taking lessons with a coach like Korda. Weekend golfers’ swings can easily change from round to round. You need to keep working to maintain good habits."

Knowing the difference between feel and reality is also important. Korda emphasized, "Feel and reality are really different. You might think the opposite. It’s necessary to get help from those around you." The media advised, "When fixing your swing, you need to have an exaggerated feel. This kind of feeling might perfect your swing."

The last tip is to focus on the process. Korda said, "I want to win every week, but that’s unrealistic. You have to put 100% effort into every step. Always do your best and then expect the results." Judging success solely by tournament wins is unproductive. If the playing process was good, the results don’t matter. Winning is just a bonus. Golf.com emphasized, "You need to focus on the process like Korda. On courses with many variables, perfection is impossible."