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Nelly Korda Is Back in Her Bubble and a Big Year Could Await
Korda won by five shots and became the first player to lead a major after every round since Amy Alcott in 1991.
- On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Nelly Korda secured her third career major title by winning the Chevron Championship in Houston, reclaiming her No. 1 spot in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.
- Korda dominated Memorial Park Golf Course by maintaining the lead for the final 57 holes, demonstrating mental maturity gained from a frustrating 2025 when strong statistics failed to yield trophies.
- Winning by five shots, Korda displayed dominance not seen at an LPGA major in 35 years, stating, "You have to mentally still be in it 100%," after missing putts on Saturday.
- With two wins this year, Korda has advanced past runner-up finishes and competed in the final group at all five tournaments played, solidifying her dominant 2026 trajectory.
- Reclaiming the top world ranking she held for 71 consecutive weeks, Korda has moved past the overanalysis that paralyzed her in 2025, positioning herself as the dominant force in women's golf.
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Nelly Korda is back in her bubble and a big year could await
Nelly Korda plays her best golf when she blocks out the noise and stays in her bubble. That's where she was at The Chevron Championship when she won her third career major and returned to No. 1 in the world.
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution63% Left
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