Nelly Korda delivered a commanding, front‑to‑back performance at The Chevron Championship, held on the Memorial Park Golf Course, to capture her third major title. The 27‑year‑old American finished five strokes clear of her nearest rivals, Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit, posting a total of 18‑under par for the tournament.
This victory not only adds another trophy to her résumé but also propels her back to the summit of the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings, overtaking Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul. Korda’s dominance was evident from the outset.
She entered the final round already sharing the record‑low 54‑hole total, and she carried a five‑stroke cushion into Sunday’s play. "It was a tough weekend," Korda admitted after the win.
"Having such a big lead is a mental challenge; it’s one of the hardest things I’ve had to manage on the course." She credited her success to a strong support network, noting, "My family, my caddie, and everyone behind me have been amazing. I’m just glad I could finish the job." The American began the day strongly, carding two under par through the first three holes, while Yin and Tavatanakit tried to chip away at the margin.
Earlier in the tournament, Korda had struggled with her putting, prompting her to spend extra time on the practice green after the third round to sharpen her short‑game. Those extra sessions paid off, even though she still missed a couple of birdie chances on Sunday – a missed birdie putt on the second hole and another on the par‑five eighth. A two‑putt on the 12th hole resulted in a bogey, briefly giving Yin and Tavatanakit a glimmer of hope.
Nevertheless, Korda’s composure never wavered. She responded with back‑to‑back birdies on holes 13 and 14, pushing her total to 19‑under and putting her on pace to match Dottie Pepper’s historic low‑score record of 269. A birdie on the 17th would have eclipsed that benchmark, but Korda seemed unfazed, smiling as she approached the final tee. On the 18th hole, she delivered a precise approach shot that found the green and then sank a lengthy par putt to seal the win.
Reflecting on the triumph, Korda said, "I wanted to show the kids at home that it’s okay to miss short putts and still win a major. You’ll make mistakes, but you have to stay at 100 percent. That’s the message I want to send to everyone looking up to me." This championship marks Korda’s second LPGA Tour victory of the 2026 season, following her win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January. Her early‑season form has been exceptional, positioning her as a clear favorite in upcoming events.
Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand, who started the day five strokes behind Korda at 11‑under, fought hard to close the gap but ultimately posted a three‑under round, finishing well short of the leader. England’s Charley Hull made a solid run into the top ten after 15 holes, but bogeys on the 16th and 17th dropped her back to a level‑par finish, tying for 10th place. The LPGA Tour now shifts to Playa del Carmen for the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, with all four rounds slated for live broadcast on Sky Sports.
The opening round coverage begins at 3 p.m. on Thursday via Sky Sports+.
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As the season progresses, all eyes will be on her to see whether she can sustain this high level of play and add more titles to her growing collection.