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Nelly Korda Wins Riviera Maya, Youngest U.S. Champion Since 1980

5/5/2026

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U.S. golfer Nelly Korda won the Riviera Maya Open on May 3 2026, finishing 17-under 271.
She closed with a 3-under 69, setting a new tournament record.
The victory was her 18th LPGA title and made her the youngest American champion since Nancy Lopez in 1980.
Korda earned $375,000 from the $2.5 million purse and will skip the May 10-13 Mizuho Americas Open before playing the Kroger Queen City Championship May 14-17.

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U.S. golfer Nelly Korda won the Riviera Maya Open on May 3 2026, finishing 17-under 271.
She closed with a 3-under 69, setting a new tournament record.
The victory was her 18th LPGA title and made her the youngest American champion since Nancy Lopez in 1980.
Korda earned $375,000 from the $2.5 million purse and will skip the May 10-13 Mizuho Americas Open before playing the Kroger Queen City Championship May 14-17.