Nelly Korda delivered a commanding, front‑to‑back performance at The Chevron Championship, held at Memorial Park Golf Course, to capture her third major title on Sunday. The 27‑year‑old American out‑shot her nearest rivals, Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit, by a margin of five strokes, finishing the tournament at an impressive 18‑under par. With this victory, Korda leapfrogged Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul to retake the top position on the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings.
Korda’s dominance was evident from the outset. She entered the final round already tied for the lowest 54‑hole total in tournament history and held a five‑stroke lead over the rest of the field. "It was a tough weekend," Korda admitted after her win.
"Having such a big lead can be a mental challenge. It was definitely one of the hardest things I've had to handle mentally." She credited her success to a strong support network, noting, "I have an amazing support system—my family, my caddie, everyone behind me.
I'm just happy to get it done." Her opening three holes put her two under par, setting the tone for a round in which Yin and Tavatanakit tried, but ultimately failed, to close the gap. 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 fine‑tune her short game.
Those extra practice sessions paid off, even though she missed a birdie putt on the second hole and another on the par‑five eighth during the final round. 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 the 13th and 14th holes, propelling her to 19‑under par and putting her on pace to match Dottie Pepper’s record‑low total of 269 for a major. A birdie on the 17th would have eclipsed that record, but Korda seemed unconcerned, smiling as she approached the 18th tee. On the final hole, she hit a precise approach shot onto the green and calmly sank a long par putt, sealing her victory.
"Honestly, I kept telling myself I want to hoist this trophy because I want to show the kids at home that it’s okay to miss short putts and still win a major," Korda explained. "You’ll make mistakes, but you have to stay at 100 percent.
That’s the message I want to send to everyone who looks up to me." This triumph marks Korda’s second LPGA Tour win of the 2026 season, following her early‑year success at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January. Her consistent play has positioned her as one of the tour’s brightest stars, and the Chevron Championship win solidifies her status as a dominant force in women’s golf.
Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand began the day five strokes behind Korda, sitting at 11‑under par. She fought hard to reduce the deficit, but ultimately posted a three‑under‑par round, finishing well short of the leader.
England’s Charley Hull broke into the top ten after fifteen holes, but bogeys on the 16th and 17th dropped her back to even par for the day, resulting in a tie for 10th 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 set to begin at 3 p.m.
on Thursday via Sky Sports+. Golf fans can also stream The Chevron Championship without a contract, and they can find the best rates for tee times at over 1,700 courses throughout the UK and Ireland by entering a course name, city, or postal code on the booking platform. The Chevron Championship victory not only adds a third major to Korda’s résumé but also underscores her resilience under pressure, her willingness to improve her game, and her commitment to inspiring the next generation of golfers. As she prepares for the upcoming Riviera Maya Open, the golfing world will be watching to see if she can extend her winning streak and maintain her newly reclaimed position at the summit of the women's game.