Nelly Korda secured her U.S. Open victory, overcoming a historically difficult course setup at the iconic Riviera Country Club. While her ball-striking wasn't statistically perfect, Korda expressed pure joy about the tournament's setting. Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show, Nelly Korda highlighted the sheer vibe of the course, saying, "playing at a venue like Riviera, you can't be unhappy."
The victory wasn't without its statistical oddities, which quickly drew the attention of golf analysts. Nelly Korda recalled a lighthearted post-round interaction with commentator Brandel Chamblee, who pointed out her unusual path to the trophy. As Nelly Korda recounted, "I saw Brandel Chamblee and he was like, 'You are the first US Open champion to hit less than 50% of your greens'"
Despite the low green-in-regulation numbers, Riviera's challenging layout ultimately rewarded Nelly Korda's elite scrambling ability. The venue continues to solidify its reputation as one of the ultimate tests in professional golf, demanding creativity and mental toughness over pure fairway-to-green precision. All eyes now turn to how other top-tier golfers will handle the course's notoriously tricky greens in upcoming tournament cycles.