Inspiring women, one swing at a time

Women in sports have long had to fight for the recognition they deserve. But from soccer to tennis to golf, that's changing — women are stepping into the spotlight and staying there. Here are three golfers whose careers have inspired players and fans far beyond the course.

Nelly Korda

At just 28 years old Nelly Korda is one of the top American golfers today: 4 major championships, an Olympic gold medal, 19 LPGA victories, and the No. 1 ranking in the world.

Her gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics remains a defining moment — not just for her career, but for women's golf as a whole. It showed that female golfers can be national sports heroes, and gave a new generation of young players someone to look up to.

Mildred "Babe" Zaharias

A trailblazer across multiple sports, Babe Zaharias won 2 Olympic gold medals, 1 silver, 31 professional golf tournaments, 10 major titles, and 3 U.S. Women's Opens.

Her most remarkable achievement came while battling colon cancer — she still won a U.S. Open title and kept competing through treatment. Zaharias proved that strength isn't just about power or practice hours. Sometimes it's simply about refusing to stop.

Lorena Ochoa

Lorena Ochoa's résumé speaks for itself: 27 LPGA wins, 2 major championships, 150 consecutive weeks at No. 1, and four-time LPGA Player of the Year (2006–2009).

After retiring at 28, Ochoa returned to Mexico to invest in education and grow the game she loves. Her legacy is a reminder that success means the most when it's used to lift others up.

Closing thought

Korda, Zaharias, and Ochoa each redefined what it means to be a champion — on the course and off it. At Course Couture, celebrating women like them is part of how we build confidence in every golfer we serve.