Nelly Korda advises Jeeno Thitikul on easing tournament stress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Nelly Korda offered advice to Jeeno Thitikul ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club. Korda's approach emphasizes playing with balance, suggesting Thitikul not overwork during tournament weeks. Thitikul, currently ranked second, is inspired by Korda's mindset and believes that reducing practice stress may contribute to success. As they compete for the title, Thitikul aims to adopt Korda's perspective on maintaining performance without excessive pressure.
- •Korda and Thitikul are rivals in the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open.
- •Thitikul acknowledges learning from Korda's balanced approach.
- •Korda emphasizes the importance of easing off during tournaments.
- •Thitikul aims to incorporate Korda's methods into her game.
- •The tournament is currently in progress at Riviera Country Club.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda's counterintuitive advice for World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul
"Nelly Korda's golf genius has rubbed off on her pro golf counterparts - just maybe not in the ways they thought.
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