Nelly Korda delivered a commanding, start‑to‑finish performance at The Chevron Championship held on the Memorial Park Golf Course on Sunday, earning her third major championship. She finished five strokes clear of both Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit, solidifying her status as the tournament’s dominant force. The 27‑year‑old American was in control for all four rounds, closing the event at 18‑under par. Her victory not only added another major to her résumé but also propelled her back to the summit of the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings, overtaking Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul.
Korda’s supremacy was evident even before the final round began. She entered Sunday tied for the lowest 54‑hole total in tournament history, already five shots ahead of the nearest challenger. Such a lead is rare in major competition and underscored the magnitude of her play.
Reflecting on the pressure of maintaining a large lead, Korda admitted, “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, saying, “I have an amazing support system—an amazing family who are right behind me, an amazing caddie who is on the bag. I’m just happy to get it done.” The tournament opened with Korda quickly establishing a two‑under‑par standing after the first three holes.
Both Yin and Tavatanakit attempted to chip away at the gap, but Korda’s early momentum proved difficult to erode. Earlier in the week, Korda had been working on her short‑game after noticing some putting inconsistencies in the third round.
She returned to the practice green to fine‑tune her strokes, a decision that paid dividends as she navigated the final day’s challenges. During the Sunday round, Korda missed a birdie opportunity on the second hole and again on the par‑five eighth, mirroring earlier putting struggles. She also made a two‑putt bogey on the 12th, briefly allowing Yin and Tavatanakit a glimmer of hope.
However, her composure never wavered. She rebounded with consecutive birdies on holes 13 and 14, pushing her score to 19‑under and putting her on pace to equal Dottie Pepper’s historic low‑score record of 269.
A birdie on the 17th would have broken Pepper’s mark, but Korda remained unfazed. She approached the 18th with confidence, landing her tee shot on the green with a precise iron.
A long, confident par putt sealed the win, prompting applause from the gallery. Korda explained the broader message she hoped to convey: “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 percent.
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 positions her as a leading contender in the remaining schedule.
Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand began the final day five strokes behind Korda, sitting at 11‑under. She fought hard to close the distance, ultimately posting a three‑under‑par round, which was insufficient to threaten Korda’s lead. England’s Charley Hull surged into the top ten after fifteen holes but faltered with bogeys on the 16th and 17th, finishing the day at even par and tied for tenth place.
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 slated to begin at 3 p.m.
on Thursday via Sky Sports+. Fans who wish to follow the action can also stream The Chevron Championship through various online platforms without a traditional cable contract.
Additionally, golfers in the United Kingdom and Ireland can search for and book tee times at any of the 1,700 participating courses by entering a city, course name, or postal code into the available booking tool. Overall, Korda’s performance at The Chevron Championship exemplified resilience, strategic preparation, and mental toughness—qualities that not only earned her a major title but also re‑established her as the world’s top female golfer.