Nelly Korda faces off against golf YouTuber Grant Horvat. Both play from the championship tees—who keeps their cool to win?
What happens when one of the world’s top female golfers goes head-to-head with a golf YouTuber—under equal conditions and over 18 holes? Nelly Korda took on that exact challenge. On the Grant Horvat Golf YouTube channel, the LPGA Tour pro faced off against former college player and content creator Grant Horvat. The match took place at the Concession Golf Club in Florida, with both players teeing off from the same championship tees. No special rules, no distance advantages. Horvat began with a five-stroke lead, but Korda wasn’t fazed.
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— TaylorMade Golf (@TaylorMadeGolf) November 11, 2025
Nelly Korda vs. Grant Horvat: A battle of styles
Korda stayed composed, methodically working her way through the course. With long drives, pinpoint iron shots and a solid short game, she kept the pressure on. Horvat countered with camera-ready confidence and bold shot-making. Despite his five-stroke head start, Korda was just one shot behind after nine holes—the match remained tight throughout. It was a duel that was compelling not only in terms of skill but also in personality: the stoic tour pro versus the expressive YouTuber.