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Nelly Korda Wins Chevron, Reclaims World No. 1

4/28/2026

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Korda Wins Chevron

Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship on April 26, 2026, by five strokes.
She earned a $1.35 million winner’s check, raising her career LPGA earnings to $18.6 million.
The victory restored her world No. 1 ranking, overtaking Jeeno Thitikul, who missed the cut.
She tied the 54-hole scoring record and will compete at the Riviera Maya Open in Mexico from April 30 to May 3, 2026.

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Korda Boosts Attendance

Attendance surged on Sunday, filling the 18th fairway as the champion made her final putt.
Thursday and Friday saw only a handful of spectators, reflecting a lag despite the women's game being in a “real boom era.”
LPGA officials expressed concern over the early-round turnout and hinted at changes for future majors.
Analysts said Chevron’s fluctuating crowd sizes may influence attendance trends for the remaining four majors.

History

Historical Context

When Annika Sörenstam captured the U.S. Women’s Open in 1995—her first major and the season’s money-list leader with $666,533—corporate interest grew, and sponsors such as Chevron began backing the LPGA’s flagship major. The tour’s major lineup later shifted, adding the Evian Championship in 2013, and the modern Chevron Championship’s multi-million purse reflects that same sponsorship-driven growth.

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Korda Wins Chevron

Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship on April 26, 2026, by five strokes.
She earned a $1.35 million winner’s check, raising her career LPGA earnings to $18.6 million.
The victory restored her world No. 1 ranking, overtaking Jeeno Thitikul, who missed the cut.
She tied the 54-hole scoring record and will compete at the Riviera Maya Open in Mexico from April 30 to May 3, 2026.

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