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Korda Sets Record Lead, Eyes Third Major Title

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Korda’s six-stroke advantage after 36 holes set the largest halftime margin ever recorded at the Chevron Championship.
She leads after three rounds at 16-under par, posted 65-stroke rounds and used only 51 putts in two days.
Analysts said the pressure now rests on Korda to win a third major title.
Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis praised Korda’s ball control and said the Memorial Park layout favors her game.

History

Historical Context

In 2001 Annika Sörenstam set a new benchmark for the LPGA Tour, becoming the first player to earn over $2 million in a single season while adding multiple major titles. Two decades later, American star Nelly Korda captured her third 2024 title, winning by three strokes as the tournament purse rose to $3.25 million, illustrating the tour’s growing competitiveness and financial scale.

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Story summary

Korda’s six-stroke advantage after 36 holes set the largest halftime margin ever recorded at the Chevron Championship.
She leads after three rounds at 16-under par, posted 65-stroke rounds and used only 51 putts in two days.
Analysts said the pressure now rests on Korda to win a third major title.
Two-time major winner Stacy Lewis praised Korda’s ball control and said the Memorial Park layout favors her game.

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