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USA Today via Reuters

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Nelly Korda is back to defend her title at the 2025 Ford Championship, and golf fans are in for a treat! The stage is set at Whirlwind Golf Club in Chandler, Arizona, from March 27 to March 30 for an exhilarating showdown. Korda had a stunning season last year, so her title defense should be thrilling to watch but if you didn’t manage to grab a ticket to watch the action live, don’t worry—you can still catch every moment from the comfort of your home.

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Where to watch the 2025 Ford Championship

Thanks to extensive broadcast coverage, you won’t miss a single shot. Grab some popcorn, settle into your couch, and tune in to Golf Channel or NBC Sports. Here’s the complete TV schedule for the upcoming weekend:

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Thursday, March 27 & Friday, March 28:

  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET: Live coverage on NBC Sports
  • 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET: Extended coverage on NBC Golf

Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30:

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  • 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET: Live coverage on NBC Golf
  • Sunday, March 30 at 6:30 PM: Trophy presentation ceremony

For those who prefer to stream online, you can catch all the action live on NBC Sports Live and Peacock. 

The competition won’t be easy for Nelly Korda. 42 of the world’s top 50 players are in the field, making this one of the most competitive events of the LPGA Tour season. The stunning players from all across the globe will be eyeing a $2.25 million total purse, and the winner will take home a whopping $300,000.

Can Nelly Korda defend her title?

This year’s Ford Championship lineup is stacked with some of the biggest names in women’s golf. Alongside Nelly Korda, stars like Atthaya Thitikul, Lydia Ko, Jin Young Ko, and Celine Boutier will be battling it out on the stunning par-72, 6,661-yard course. Lydia Ko will be coming to the course, having won the HSBC Women’s Championship in February.

One of the most inspiring stories this year is Gabby Barker, who received a sponsor exemption. She’s the first female Native American professional golfer to receive this honor! Hailing from Caldwell, Idaho, and a proud member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Barker shared her excitement, saying, “It’s an honor to compete against the best in the world while also representing something much bigger than myself.”

With a stellar lineup, a historic storyline, and the reigning champion defending her title, the 2025 Ford Championship is shaping up to be a must-watch event. So, who are you rooting for? Will Nelly Korda dominate once again, or will a new champion emerge? Let us know your predictions in the comments, and don’t forget to tune in!

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Sonali Verma

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Sonali Verma is a Golf Writer at EssentiallySports. She has a knack for in-depth off court pieces that dive into the lesser-seen personal side of players. Through these, she gives her readers deeper insights into the pros’ lives. A major golf enthusiast herself, Sonali spends many a weekend watching the likes of Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko battle it out on TV. And during golf’s off season you can almost always find her reading to pass the time.

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