Nelly Korda delivered a commanding, front‑to‑back performance at The Chevron Championship held at Memorial Park Golf Course on Sunday, clinching her third major title. She finished five strokes ahead of her nearest competitors, Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit, solidifying her status as the tournament’s clear victor. The 27‑year‑old American was in complete control throughout all four rounds, posting a final score of 18‑under par. That dominant finish propelled her past Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul to retake the top position on the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings.
Korda’s supremacy was evident even before the final round began; she had already matched the record‑low 54‑hole total, sitting five shots clear of the rest of the field. Such a lead is rare in major championships and underscored the magnitude of her achievement. Reflecting on the pressure of holding a sizable advantage, Korda said, “That was a hard weekend.
Honestly, having that big of a lead, it’s not easy. It was definitely one of the hardest things I’ve had to do mentally.” She credited her success to a strong support network, noting, “I have an amazing support system—an amazing family who are right behind me, an amazing caddie who is on the bag. And I’m just happy to get it done.” The tournament began positively for Korda, who opened with two under par over the first three holes. While Yin and Tavatanakit attempted to chip away at the margin, Korda maintained her composure.
Earlier in the week she had admitted to struggling with her putting, spending extra time on the practice green after the third round to sharpen her short‑game skills. On Sunday, the same putting challenges resurfaced. Korda missed a birdie opportunity on the second hole and again on the par‑five eighth. A mis‑step on the par‑four 12th resulted in a bogey, briefly giving her rivals a glimmer of hope.
Yet the American’s mental toughness shone through; she responded with consecutive birdies on holes 13 and 14, pushing her total to 19‑under and putting her on pace to equal Dottie Pepper’s historic 269‑stroke record. A birdie on the 17th would have eclipsed Pepper’s mark, but Korda appeared unperturbed. She approached the final tee with confidence, delivering an excellent approach shot on the 18th and calmly sinking a long par putt to seal the win.
When asked about her mindset, Korda explained, “Honestly, what I was telling myself is, ‘I really want to hoist this trophy because I want to show the kids at home that it’s OK to miss short putts and still win a major championship.’ You’re going to make mistakes, but you still have to be at 100 per cent. That’s really what I wanted to show.
I wanted to show it to everyone looking up to me.” This triumph marks Korda’s second LPGA Tour victory of the 2026 season, following her early‑year win at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January. Her strong start to the year has positioned her as a leading figure on the tour.
Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand began the final day five strokes behind Korda, sitting at 11‑under par. She fought hard to reduce the gap, but ultimately posted a three‑under‑par round, finishing well short of the leader. England’s Charley Hull entered the top ten after 15 holes, but bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes dropped her back to even par for the day, leaving her tied for 10th overall. Looking ahead, the LPGA Tour will travel to Playa del Carmen for the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba.
All four rounds of that event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with the opening round scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on Thursday via Sky Sports+. Fans can also stream The Chevron Championship without a traditional contract, and those interested in playing golf themselves can find the best rates for a round at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland by entering a course name, city, or postal code on the relevant booking platform. Overall, Korda’s wire‑to‑wire victory not only adds another major to her résumé but also serves as a powerful reminder that resilience, a solid support system, and the willingness to learn from setbacks are essential ingredients for success on the world stage of women’s golf.