Nelly Korda is a major champion once again after her wire-to-wire win at The Chevron Championship.
Korda secured a five-stroke victory at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, claiming her second win at the event and the third major championship win of her career.
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She dominated the first major of the 2026 season, comfortably defeating Patty Tavatanakit and Ruoning Yin in T2.
Champion Korda has now received a message of congratulations from her LPGA Tour rival Charley Hull, who finished in a tie for 10th at The Chevron Championship.
Charley Hull congratulates Nelly Korda on The Chevron Championship win
English star Hull posted on her Instagram after the event: “Another major championship & another top 10 finish for me.
“Thank you [The Chevron Championship] for a great kickoff to major season.
“Nice work [Nelly Korda] congrats.”
It’s a simple but classy message from Hull, who is still seeking her maiden career major championship win.
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She is, however, a three-time winner on the LPGA Tour, while Korda has just secured her 17th career win thanks to her efforts at Memorial Park.
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Nelly Korda set for 109th week at world number one
Korda was in stunning form before The Chevron Championship, with one win and three runner-up finishes in her four starts in 2026.
She’s now added another win to that record, which will also help her return to the top of the Women’s World Golf Rankings.
The American is set to reclaim the top spot for the first time since Jeeno Thitikul rose to world number one in August 2025.
Korda will soon mark her 109th career week at the summit, which is a position she certainly doesn’t look like giving up anytime soon.
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Her third career major championship win also brings her one step closer to another phenomenal milestone in women’s golf.
With her successful run in Houston, Korda earned two points towards the LPGA Hall of Fame, and needs just five more to claim a place among the exclusive group of golfing icons.
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