The 2025 Nelly Korda Invitational wrapped up in style on Sunday, May 4, delivering four days of elite junior golf at one of the most demanding courses in Florida. Held at The Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, the event brought together 66 of the best junior girls from across the globe—12 countries and 18 U.S. states were represented. With 44 AJGA champions, 27 Rolex Junior All-Americans, and a field stacked with top-ranked players like Gianna Clemente, Scarlett Schremmer, Jude Lee, and Sofia Cherif Essakali, the competition was fierce from the first tee shot.
The defending champion, Aphrodite Deng, returned to the venue where she made waves in 2024, but she wasn’t the only storyline. Many in the field had already committed to powerhouse college golf programs, making this event one of the most talent-rich stops on the junior golf calendar. But what makes the Nelly Korda Invitational truly stand out? It’s more than just birdies and bunker saves—it’s the vibe. This isn’t just a tournament; it’s a celebration of the future of women’s golf, backed by some of the biggest names in the game.
Even Korda herself couldn’t help but gush. After the event concluded, she reshared the AJGA’s sponsor appreciation post to her Instagram Story, writing: “I feel so lucky to be surrounded and supported by the best sponsors 😊🫶” Presented by Chevron, the event featured the largest travel stipend in AJGA history and offered the winner a coveted exemption into the 2026 Chevron Championship, one of the LPGA’s five majors. TaylorMade Golf, a longtime AJGA partner and co-founder of the event alongside Korda, returned as a founding sponsor, joined by a heavy-hitting lineup that included Stanley, Delta, Tumi, and others.
