Nelly Korda Wins Third Major, Reclaims World No.1
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- Nelly Korda won her third major title at The Chevron Championship, finishing the tournament at 18‑under par with a five‑shot margin.
- Nelly Korda led the field from start to finish, equalling the record‑low 54‑hole score entering the final round and maintaining a five‑shot lead throughout.
- Nelly Korda will overtake Jeeno Thitikul as world number one in the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings after her victory.
- Ruoning Yin and Patty Tavatanakit were the closest challengers, finishing five shots behind Korda, with Tavatanakit posting a final round three‑under.
- Charley Hull briefly entered the top ten after 15 holes but fell back to a level‑par round‑ten finish.
- Nelly Korda also captured the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January, marking her second LPGA Tour win of the 2026 season.
Why it matters: Korda’s wire‑to‑wire triumph not only adds a third major to her résumé but also catapults her to world number one in the Rolex Women’s Golf Rankings, displacing Jeeno Thitikul and reshaping the competitive hierarchy as the LPGA season progresses and sets a high bar for rivals at upcoming majors.
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