US golfer Nelly Korda is back at No. 1, winning the season’s first LPGA major at this weekend’s Chevron Championship by a comfortable five points — before landing the traditional celebratory cannonball into the 18th green pool.
The win marks Korda’s third career major — and her second Chevron Championship title in three years — after pulling off the tournament’s largest margin of victory in 18 years.
“Whatever happens — if I jump into that pond, if I have the trophy in my hands at the end of the day — then great. I gave it 100%,” she said ahead of Sunday’s final round. “If I don’t, then I have next week, I have the week after.”
Resuming her spot atop the CME Globe race,Korda is looking more like the player who blazed through a record-tying five straight LPGA wins in 2024 after struggling last year.
The 27-year-old has two wins and three runner-up finishes across five 2026 tour stops, racking up 2,100 points — and $2.5 million — so far this season.
What's Next for Chevron Championship Winner Nelly Korda
Korda will next hit the links at the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba in Playa del Carmen, Mexico on April 30th. The LPGA event runs through May 3rd, with live coverage on The Golf Channel.
