Missing from those in the mix was Nelly Korda, the defending champion. The No. 1 player in the women’s world ranking, Korda ...

Nelly Korda seeks to defend the first of the seven titles she won in 2024 and is the clubhouse co-leader of the Ford Championship after a fiery round of golf.

One year ago this week, Korda reclaimed her perch atop the Rolex Rankings. She doesn't appear to be in a hurry to give it up anytime soon.