Nelly Korda Wins 2026 Chevron Championship for Third Major Title Nelly Korda captured her third LPGA major championship with a dominant performance at the 2026 Chevron Championship, held at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. The victory, secured with an 18-under-par total, marked her second Chevron Championship title and solidified her return to the No. 1 spot in the world rankings. Korda took control from the opening round and never relinquished the lead, extending her advantage to as many as eight strokes during the tournament. On Sunday, her lead never dropped below four strokes as she closed out a five-shot victory over Patty Tavatanakit and Ruoning Yin, who tied for second place. The win made Korda the first American woman since Meg Mallon in 2000 to claim three major championships. Since 1990, only Betsy King, Patty Sheehan, and Mallon had previously achieved this feat, placing Korda in elite company as the fourth player to accomplish it in that span. Following a weather-shortened win to open the season at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, Korda took a six-week break from competition. She returned with three runner-up finishes before breaking through in Houston. Her older sister, Jessica Korda, praised her mental resilience, noting how Nelly blocked out external criticism and stayed focused on her own game. Korda credited her improved putting to operate with new coach David Angelotti, whose structured, no-nonsense approach brought consistency to her practice. Jason McDede described Angelotti’s style as “black and white,” emphasizing the absence of cheerleading in favor of clear, direct guidance. With the victory, Korda moved within five points of qualifying for the LPGA Hall of Fame. The win as well marked her second Chevron Championship title, adding to her major championship resume that now includes three titles. Her performance throughout the week was highlighted by consistent ball-striking and improved putting, particularly under pressure. Whereas she acknowledged occasional miscues on the greens, Korda emphasized the importance of staying mentally engaged, a message she said she wanted to send to herself and to young golfers looking up to her.
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