How LEGO Building Helps Golf Star Nelly Korda Find Mental Balance
Nelly Korda, the renowned golfer, has found an unconventional way to maintain her mental focus - building LEGOs during tournament breaks.
Unlike her intense 2024 season with multiple victories and high-profile appearances, Korda's 2025 has been relatively calmer. She's discovered that LEGOs provide an effective mental escape from the pressures of professional golf.
"I've always loved LEGOs," Korda revealed. "It's just another way to get your mind off things." She completes LEGO projects in rental homes during tournaments, often leaving the finished sets behind. At home in Florida, she works on larger, more complex builds.
The hobby isn't just child's play. According to psychology research from the University of Arizona, LEGO building can help adults achieve mental spontaneity and reduce workplace stress. For professional athletes like Korda, this creative outlet provides valuable mental respite from competitive pressure.
Korda's LEGO enthusiasm has caught on with fans, who have begun sending her new sets. Her favorite build so far has been an orchid, though she continues to tackle new projects, including plans to involve her father in the hobby.
This approach represents Korda's broader strategy of maintaining mental balance in professional golf - the less golf talk off the course, the better for her performance on it. Through LEGOs, she's found a unique way to decompress while staying mentally sharp for competition.