Kicking off her season at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Nelly Korda showed off the skills of a top player. On that Sunday, she shot nine birdies and a seven-under 65. On any given day, those would’ve been enough to win a championship. Unfortunately for Korda, A Lim Kim birdied in three of her final four holes and won by 2. “It’s just golf. You kind of just have to ride the wave,” Korda mentioned ahead of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. She already knew that this year was not like her last, with 7 wins. Rubbing salt to the wound was losing the spot she had held for 71 consecutive weeks– the world No. 1 rank.

“I feel like I don’t really have anything more to prove to people ever,” before beginning her AIG Women’s Open campaign, Korda specified that she played for the competition and passion of the game. But the Monday after the event saw her fall from the rankings as she finished T36. It was yet another appearance without a win in a list of events where she could not cut into four of the last five majors. Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul officially climbed the ranks at Royal Porthcawl despite a T30 finish there. Since then, the 27-year-old had taken a short sabbatical from golf and the fans. But she has finally dropped an update to break the silence.

Korda broke her silence today with a simple Instagram post. The golfer shared a carousel of photos in the post, captioned, “One month non golf dump 😁.” The photos featured everything she did over the month. It started with photos from Porthcawl, where she wore a blue dress with minimalist jewelry. The post also showed the Beales’ entrance, which is a fish and chips restaurant in Porthcawl. One photo showed many gifts on a table for her birthday, which was on July 28. There was also a clip of her warming up on track, likely for a marathon.

The theme of the photos soon turned into a European holiday vibe. She visited Prague and took multiple photos with the backdrops of buildings like the Dali Saudek Warhol Exhibition, and around the European coasts. Finally, the carousel ended with Korda, in her bed, with a face mask and eye masks on, relaxing after what would be a tiring month.

However, what was strikingly apparent was that there was not a single picture of her on the course, practicing golf. Now, Korda is prioritizing a mental and physical reset over the grind of immediate competition. By sharing moments far removed from the fairways, she’s all set to recharge and rebound into the next events lined up for her.

What’s ahead for former World No. 1 Nelly Korda?

For Nelly Korda, comebacks are nothing new. Between the ages of 15 and 17, the severe back pain from intense practice nearly pushed her out of the game entirely. Yet with the unwavering support of her family and inspiration from her sister, six-time LPGA winner Jessica Korda, she fought through the pain.

By 15, she had made the cut at the U.S. Women’s Open, and at 17, she was lifting her first Symetra Tour trophy at the Sioux Falls Great LIFE Challenge. That resilience is what eventually carried her to the top of the Rolex Women’s Rankings.

Now, after losing her No. 1 crown, Korda faces another career-defining moment. Her path to redemption begins at the CPKC Women’s Open from August 20–24 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The historic Mississauga Golf & Country Club offers a fresh storyline after her tied-32nd finish there in 2023.

She’s also expected at the Kroger Queen City Championship from September 11–14 at TPC River’s Bend in Ohio. Korda impressed there last year, securing a tie for 5th place against a competitive field. These events give her a real chance to turn a winless season into a comeback worthy of past triumphs.

Whether this break fuels her resurgence or marks a turning point, Korda’s next steps will define her 2025 legacy. For a proven fighter, the climb back to the top is never out of reach—it’s only a matter of time.