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Nelly Korda Wins Chevron, Leads All Rounds, Reclaims No. 1

4/27/2026

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Nelly Korda became only the third player in 50 years to win an LPGA major while leading by multiple shots after every round.
She matched the Chevron Championship’s 54-hole record, entered the final round five shots ahead and shot a two-under 70 to win by five.
The win gave her a third major, her 17th LPGA title, her 21st worldwide and restored her to No. 1 in the women’s rankings.

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Nelly Korda became only the third player in 50 years to win an LPGA major while leading by multiple shots after every round.
She matched the Chevron Championship’s 54-hole record, entered the final round five shots ahead and shot a two-under 70 to win by five.
The win gave her a third major, her 17th LPGA title, her 21st worldwide and restored her to No. 1 in the women’s rankings.