U.S. Women's Open champion Nelly Korda on endorsement deals and latest major win

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  June 15, 2026 at 19:59  |  6:22  |  CNBC

Summary

Nelly Korda discusses her historic U.S. Women's Open win, her journey from a 13-year-old qualifier to major champion, and her approach to endorsement deals with blue-chip sponsors. The interview covers her family's athletic background and her mindset on fame, practice, and competition.

  • Nelly Korda won the U.S. Women's Open, becoming the first player since Inbee Park to win the first two majors of the LPGA season.
  • The victory came with the largest purse in women's golf major history ($2.5 million).
  • Korda reflects on qualifying for the U.S. Open as a teenager and the motivational journey to her first major in 2021.
  • Her endorsement portfolio includes Nike, Goldman Sachs, BMW, Cisco, Delta, and Upper Deck, and she emphasizes aligning with companies that share her drive to be the best.
  • She acknowledges the finite window of a professional athlete's career and appreciates fan engagement.
  • Korda names her brother as the most talented athlete in the family, praising his hand-eye coordination.
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