Ford Championship: Can Nelly Korda defend her title at the Ford Championship 2025? Odds explored

Can Nelly Korda defend her title at the Ford Championship 2025? Odds explored

Modified Mar 25, 2025 12:31 GMT

Ford Championship presented by KCC - Final Round - Source: Getty — Nelly Korda is a reigning champion at the Ford Championship 2025 (Image Source: Getty)

Nelly Korda will be back in action this week for the Ford Championship 2025. The LPGA is returning after a short break, and the next event on the schedule will take place at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, from Thursday, March 27, to Sunday, March 30.

Korda is the reigning champion and the World No. 1 golfer, but she isn’t the favorite this week, according to oddsmakers. As per Bet360, she is listed at 17/2, trailing Jeeno Thitikul in the odds to successfully defend her title.

While Nelly Korda had a blistering start to 2024, this season has been cold compared to the benchmark she set last year. She has made two starts so far, posting top-seven finishes in both, but she has yet to claim a title. She also finished as the runner-up at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.

Thitikul, on the other hand, has started the season strong, with three consecutive top-12 finishes, including a T2 at the HSBC Women’s World Championship. Lydia Ko, who is playing her first event since her Singapore victory, is another top contender this week.

Odds for the Ford Championship 2025 feat. Nelly Korda explored

Jeeno Thitikul is a favorite at the Ford Championship 2025 (Image Source Imagn)

Here's a look at the odds for the Ford Championship 2025:

Jeeno Thitikul: 8
Nelly Korda: 17/2
Lydia Ko: 14
Ayaka Furue: 16
Haeran Ryu: 18
Charley Hull: 18
Jin Young Ko: 20
Rio Takeda: 22
Ruoning Yin: 25
Miyuu Yamashita: 28
Yealimi Noh: 28
Nasa Hataoka: 30
A Lim Kim: 33
Hannah Green: 35
Linn Grant: 35
Chisato Iwai: 35
Angel Yin: 35
Akie Iwai: 35
Megan Khang: 40
Mao Saigo: 40
Jin Hee Im: 40
Ina Yoon: 40
Hyo Joo Kim: 45
Celine Boutier: 45
Gaby Lopez: 50
Nanna Koerstz Madsen: 50
Allisen Corpuz: 55
Rose Zhang: 55
Sei Young Kim: 55
Hye Jin Choi: 55
Lauren Coughlin: 55
Carlota Ciganda: 55
Jennifer Kupcho: 55
Patty Tavatanakit: 60
Brooke Henderson: 60
Ariya Jutanugarn: 70
Lilia Vu: 70
Yuri Yoshida: 75
Ashleigh Buhai: 75
Amy Yang: 75
Minami Katsu: 80
Lexi Thompson: 80
So Mi Lee: 110
Yuka Saso: 110
Leona Maguire: 110
Manon De Roey: 110
Na Rin An: 125
Auston Kim: 125
Pajaree Anannarukarn: 140
Ingrid Lindblad: 140
Nataliya Guseva: 140
Mi Hyang Lee: 175
Lucy Li: 175
Moriya Jutanugarn: 200
Albane Valenzuela: 200
Cassie Porter: 200
Bianca Pagdanganan: 200
Grace Kim: 200
Pauline Roussin Bouchard: 200

About the author

Shobhit is one of Sportskeeda’s most seasoned golf journalists, having already authored 3600+ articles and received nearly 5.7 million reads. Prior to his current role, he worked with the Asiana Times after completing his MSc in Geology, giving him a solid foundation in understanding the terrain, variety and challenges posed by various golf courses.

He is a keen follower of the sport and keeps himself updated about the latest trends, news and updates via social media and various news platforms. Shobhit is also methodical about accuracy, going through multiple articles from leading media houses and reputed sources before writing his own. Simultaneously, he specializes in writing reader-friendly content that conveys the necessary information in simple language.

Shobhit was a fan of Tiger Woods growing up, but of late, Nelly Korda, Scottie Scheffler and Ludvig Aberg have caught his attention.

He likes to spend his downtime singing and writing, while he is also an avid watcher of cricket and tennis.

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