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Nelly Korda Wins Chevron by Record Six Strokes

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Nelly Korda posted a 14-under-par 130 through 36 holes at the Chevron Championship, setting the tournament’s largest winning margin.
She shot consecutive 65s, built a six-stroke lead, and recorded only one bogey in the first two rounds.
Korda said she embraces mistakes, believing that accepting errors helps her rebound during competition.
The move to Houston’s Memorial Park has drawn criticism for hurting attendance and leaving the event without identity.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1972 by singer Dinah Shore and Colgate-Palmolive chairman David Foster, the tournament remained at Mission Hills until a 2021 Chevron sponsorship raised the purse to $5 million and prompted a move to Texas in 2023. Nelly Korda’s 14-under-par victory that year highlighted ongoing venue shifts, and the event will relocate again to Houston’s Memorial Park in 2026.

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Story summary

Nelly Korda posted a 14-under-par 130 through 36 holes at the Chevron Championship, setting the tournament’s largest winning margin.
She shot consecutive 65s, built a six-stroke lead, and recorded only one bogey in the first two rounds.
Korda said she embraces mistakes, believing that accepting errors helps her rebound during competition.
The move to Houston’s Memorial Park has drawn criticism for hurting attendance and leaving the event without identity.

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