Practice vs. Posts: Is Nelly Korda Really Too Active on Social Media?
A blunt fan message recently aimed at Nelly Korda—“She should practice more, not much social media”—sparked fresh debate about how modern athletes balance performance and public presence. With six LPGA wins in 2024, including the Chevron Championship, Korda’s results suggest she’s doing just fine.
Yet the fan’s sentiment reflects a familiar idea: that greatness demands complete focus, and anything else—especially social media—is a distraction. This view, while rooted in admiration, oversimplifies the demands today’s athletes face.
In 2025, social media is not just optional—it’s part of the job. Korda uses platforms like Instagram and X to connect with fans, fulfill sponsor commitments, and promote the sport. A glance at her feed shows mostly golf content, with occasional personal touches. It’s far from excessive.
Athletes today are brands. A 2023 study showed that over 75% of pros use social media for sponsor obligations, and most say it impacts their income. For Korda, who has deals with Nike and TaylorMade, this visibility matters.
More importantly, her golf speaks for itself. She’s one of the most dominant players on the LPGA Tour, with a rigorous training schedule and elite-level consistency. Social media likely takes up a fraction of her day—often managed by professionals anyway.
The takeaway? Nelly Korda isn’t choosing between practice and posting—she’s excelling at both. Fans might mean well, but the modern athlete walks a much more complex line. Rather than asking her to dial back, maybe the better message is simple: keep doing what you’re doing, Nelly—the results speak louder than any comment.
