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Nelly Korda Sets Record, Leads Chevron by Seven

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nelly Korda’s 14-under-130 through 36 holes, achieved with back-to-back 65s and one bogey, set a record low for any LPGA major outside the Evian and the biggest two-round margin in Chevron history.
She leads 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston by seven strokes at 16-under-par after three rounds.
Korda said a “figuring it out” mindset kept her relaxed, while Patty Tavatanakit trails after a bogey-free 69 in round two.

History

Historical Context

Annika Sörenstam’s 19-under-par 269 at the 2001 LPGA Championship set a major-low aggregate that stood until Chun In-gee posted 21-under in 2016. That scoring surge has pushed the LPGA to tighten courses and raise purses. In 2026, Nelly Korda opened the Chevron Championship with a 14-under-130, leading by seven strokes after three rounds.

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Story summary

Nelly Korda’s 14-under-130 through 36 holes, achieved with back-to-back 65s and one bogey, set a record low for any LPGA major outside the Evian and the biggest two-round margin in Chevron history.
She leads 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston by seven strokes at 16-under-par after three rounds.
Korda said a “figuring it out” mindset kept her relaxed, while Patty Tavatanakit trails after a bogey-free 69 in round two.

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