World no. 1 Nelly Korda's patriotic attire attracted much buzz at Riviera, but it was her jersey number that sparked the most interest ahead of the U.S. Women's Open.

Sporting red, white, and blue to celebrate being selected for the Solheim Cup between the United States and Europe, a reporter asked Korda if wearing the No. 13 Jersey is her way of honoring soccer star Alex Morgan. Korda clarified the same during the June 2, 2026, pre-tournament press conference.

"Honestly, I didn't even know that she was out here today, but it's my favorite number," Korda noted.

Korda explained that the number 13 is tied to personal milestones rather than soccer superstitions.

Korda picked her lucky number based on her life events and achievements. Her parents' birthdays are only 13 days apart, and she earned her 13th professional LPGA win in 2024 at the Chevron Championship, her second major title.

While many view the number as bad luck, Korda embraces it completely.

"It's just always been a lot of people think Friday the 13th or 13 has been an unlucky number, but I've always loved the number 13," she said.

Korda is certainly not unlucky, as 2026 has been a great year for her. The top-ranked golfer enters the major championship with an elite resume, boasting over 100 weeks at World No. 1 and 18 professional LPGA victories under her belt. She sets her eyes on the Solheim Cup next.

Nelly Korda's Record-Breaking Solheim Standing 

The Florida player leads the current LPGA season in points earned with a record-setting 2,603 points tally in the U.S. Solheim Cup points list. Moreover, she has accumulated 1,039.50 more points than her closest competitor, Angel Yin.

This advantage guarantees her a fifth selection to Team USA. She will lead the American delegation in the Netherlands later this fall with a performance of 10-5-1 throughout her Solheim Cup career.

Korda remains a powerhouse in the biennial event, anchoring a 3-1-0 individual performance during the 2024 edition. Her elite play helped secure a resounding victory for the United States squad.

Moreover, the current season also shows off her remarkable consistency in playing at the highest level. Korda has been winning consistently, clinching three titles out of seven starts this season.

These include a win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January, a dominant major victory at the historic Chevron Championship in April, and first place at Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, again in April.

This week is a perfect opportunity for Korda to redeem herself from the T2 finish at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open.

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Written by

Abhishek Sharma

Edited by

Surjo Ray