Nelly Korda embraces the "spooky season" by donning a black outfit while practicing her swing

So far, 2025 has been a pretty mixed year for Nelly Korda. While she has been quite consistent this season, she has yet to win an event and has hence conceded her World No. 1 spot to Jeeno Thitikul. Despite the roller coaster season, Korda has been working hard, and she recently even gave a sneak peek into her practice sessions.

On October 30, Nelly Korda posted an Instagram story in which she displayed her practice swings during "spooky season", i.e., the days leading up to Halloween. She was also seen sporting an all-black ensemble with a hoodie that had the same words inscribed on the back, along with a picture of a skeleton.

She captioned the same:

Korda's story - via @nellykorda on Instagram

The last tournament Nelly Korda competed in was the Lotte Championship, hosted by the Hoakalei Country Club. The competition was huge, and Korda was once again inches away from victory. She finished the tournament tied for 4th place with a total score of 14 under par. In the end, she was only three shots off the leader and her first win of the season.

Korda did well and remained consistent throughout the event, posting rounds of 69, 67, 69, and 69. The golfer also received a stunning $117,177 for her efforts at the event.

How has Nelly Korda's 2025 season been so far? Explored

LOTTE Championship Presented By Hoakalei 2025 - Final Round - Source: Getty

Nelly Korda achieved seven incredible victories in the 2024 season, earning her the title of World No. 1. Compared to that, Korda is far off the mark this year as she hasn't won any tournaments since, but she still has a total of six top 5 and eight top 10 finishes, earning her World No. 2 spot. Here is a quick summary of her season thus far:

• Hilton Grand Vacations TOC (Jan 30–Feb 2, Lake Nona GC): 2nd: 270 (-18), $227,854
• Founders Cup (Feb 6–9, Bradenton CC): T7: 272 (-12), $51,522
• Ford Championship (Mar 27–30, Whirlwind GC): T22: 274 (-14), $22,539
• JM Eagle LA Championship (Apr 17–20, El Caballero CC): T16: 274 (-14), $48,350
• The Chevron Championship (Apr 24–27, Carlton Woods): T14: 286 (-2), $104,783
• Mizuho Americas Open (May 8–11, Liberty National GC): T5: 277 (-11), $106,039
• U.S. Women’s Open (May 29–Jun 1, Erin Hills): T2: 283 (-5), $1,052,621
• ShopRite LPGA Classic (Jun 6–8, Seaview GC): T15: 205 (-8), $23,544
• KPMG Women’s PGA (Jun 19–22, PGA Frisco): T19: 294 (+6), $131,114
• Evian Championship (Jul 10–13, Evian Resort GC): T43: 283 (-1), $34,390
• Women’s Scottish Open (Jul 24–27, Dundonald Links): 5th: 275 (-13), $66,918
• AIG Women’s Open (Jul 31–Aug 3, Royal Porthcawl): T36: 291 (+3), $57,632
• CPKC Women’s Open (Aug 21–24, Mississaugua G&CC): T10: 278 (-6), $48,874
• FM Championship (Aug 28–31, TPC Boston): T35: 282 (-6), $24,462
• Kroger Queen City Championship (Sep 11–14, TPC River’s Bend): T5: 273 (-15), $54,162
• Walmart NW Arkansas Championship (Sep 19–21, Pinnacle CC): T66: 69 (-2), $3,500
• LOTTE Championship (Oct 1–4, Hoakalei CC): T4: 274 (-14), $117,177

Edited by Riddhiman Sarkar