On June 2, 2026, Nelly Korda held a pre-tournament press conference at Riviera Country Club, reflecting on her hard-fought U.S. Open victory as she prepares for her next challenge. Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Korda laughed about her unconventional path to the trophy, recalling how analyst Brandel Chamblee pointed out, "You are the first US Open champion to hit less than 50% of your greens".
The victory required intense adaptability as weather conditions shifted. Korda explained on The Pat McAfee Show that prep work can instantly become irrelevant: "Wednesday afternoon it rains, and the golf course plays completely different starting Thursday, and all the work that you kinda did just goes out the window". Beyond her play, her style also turned heads, with one of the show's co-hosts praising her custom footwear, noting that "the shoes, uh, that he gave you. They were awesome".
Other sports outlets are keeping their commentary brief but celebratory. Over on Pardon My Take, host Max Sherman gave a quick nod to her status, simply calling her the "U.S. Open champ". As she transitions from celebrating her major win to tackling the field at Riviera, Korda remains the undisputed focal point of the golf world.