Nelly Korda has history in her sights, as the world No. 1 opens her 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship run with a record $13 million purse and a third straight 2026 major title on the line. 

A win would see Korda join Babe Zaharias (1950) and Inbee Park (2013) as the only golfers in history to sweep the LPGA Tour’s first three majors, while also delivering the two points she needs to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. 

“Nelly has already won four times here in 2026,” said Championship Director Laura Frick. “As she enters into the third major championship of the year, we’re so excited with all the different ongoing stories with her game.”

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Korda’s path won’t come easy, as 2025 champion Minjee Lee plus top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul, Hyo Joo Kim, Charley Hull, and Lottie Woad headline this week’s field.

“It just gets sorer and sorer every time I come second in a major,” Hull told Sky Sports Golf. “If I just get over the line and then have some confidence in me, I don’t feel like there’s any stopping me.”

The PGA Championship runs through Sunday, live on The Golf Channel.

The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship upped the stakes, raising its total prize money to $13 million to become the highest-paying LPGA major ahead of this week’s tournament.

Marking its ninth consecutive increase, the PGA Championship reclaimed the payout crown by narrowly eclipsing the 2026 US Open’s $12.5 million.

“Working with the PGA of America and the LPGA Tour, we’re combining a record purse with technology that gives players better, real-time insight into their performance, along with broader, more dynamic coverage for fans,” said KPMG US Chair Tim Walsh in a tournament statement.

Competition tees off tomorrow, as world No. 1 Nelly Korda strives to become just the third women’s golfer to start the season with three straight major wins.

Almost all of the LPGA Points List’s Top 100 will battle for the 2026 prize money at Hazeltine National this week, including reigning champion Minjee Lee.

Miyu Yamashita topped the Meijer LPGA leaderboard on Sunday, scoring a stunning playoff victory over Lottie Woad at Blythefield Country Club.

Woad held a one-shot lead heading into the par-5 18th in regulation. The 22-year-old former Florida State star subsequently lipped out a three-foot putt for the win, forcing the playoff.

Yamashita sealed the title by getting up and down for birdie on the first extra hole. The 4-foot-11 Japanese star — the shortest player on the LPGA tour schedule — fired a closing 8-under 64 to come from five back, finishing at 17-under.

"I honestly didn't expect it to end up in a playoff," said the 24-year-old, after entering the week at No. 8 in the LPGA rankings.

The win marks Yamashita's third title. She previously captured the 2025 AIG Women's British Open.

Wei-Ling Hsu and Yan Liu tied for third, with Hsu posting one of the day's best scores at 67. Rookie Riley Smyth made her first cut of the season in her 10th start, tying for 12th.

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship — the season's third major — is the next stop on the LPGA Tour schedule.

Nelly Korda brought her US Women's Open trophy on a New York City victory tour this week.

The top-ranked LPGA Tour star hit Manhattan eight days after claiming her first title at Riviera, making the rounds across the city.

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Nelly Korda's New York Victory Tour Highlights

The 27-year-old opened her week with an appearance on the TODAY Show. She then posed in front of a larger-than-life Nike billboard of herself in the heart of the city.

Korda shared the moment on Instagram alongside the tagline: "It's not easy making it look this easy."

The stop capped a whirlwind stretch that began with a record $2.5 million winner's check at the US Open, the largest purse in women's major history.

Up Next on the 2026 LPGA Tour Schedule

Korda now turns back to the LPGA Tour with two majors left to chase.

The Evian Championship and the AIG Women's Open are the final pieces standing between her and a career Grand Slam. With four major titles already in hand, the LPGA Tour's top-ranked player enters the back half of the 2026 PGA and LPGA schedule as golf's most promising storyline.

Nelly Korda captured the 2026 US Women's Open on Sunday, building a wide lead in the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award race.

The world No. 1 closed with a 2-under 69 to finish at 8-under at Riviera Country Club, just one stroke ahead of Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez.

Nelly Korda Extends LPGA Leaderboard Dominance

Korda now holds two major titles this season, after lifting the 2026 Chevron Championship trophy.

That puts her in position for the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award, which recognizes the LPGA player with the best record across all five majors. With three events left, it's unlikely for another competitor to catch up.

Beyond the award race, Korda now sits two points from LPGA Hall of Fame eligibility, holding 25 of the requisite 27.

A Career Grand Slam is also in play. Korda needs to win either July's Amundi Evian Championship or AIG Women's Open to earn the honor.

2026 Rolex ANNIKA Major Award Standings

As for the Rolex ANNIKA Major, the winner will be announced after the AIG Women's Open before being celebrated in November at the Rolex LPGA Awards during the CME Group Tour Championship.

Current Major Award rankings:

The next LPGA Tour next moves to the 2026 KPMG Women's PGA Championship, teeing off June 24th in Minnesota.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda conquered the Open, scoring her first-ever US Women’s Open victory on Sunday to claim her second straight LPGA major this year.

The win came down to Korda’s final putt. She launched a birdie that kissed rim of the 18th hole to beat No. 7 Charley Hull and No. 22 Gaby Lopez by a single shot.

“It’s even sweeter, especially with that ice cream swirl on the last hole,” Korda said afterwards.

“This week was definitely a grind,” she continued. “I was just grinding out there, and that’s what I guess major championships are all about, right? It doesn’t matter if you have your B or C game. You have to be there mentally.”

The 27-year-old’s long-awaited US Women’s Open win cements a recent return to form. With the win, Korda picked up her fourth 2026 title across eight starts.

“I didn’t feel my best on the back nine,” Korda said. “I had a lot of emotions swirling in my stomach. [But] it’s a dream come true. I’ve dreamt about this moment since I was a little girl.”

Jennifer Kupcho shot a 5-under par 66 on Thursday, securing the opening-round lead at the 2026 US Women's Open.

The 29-year-old made seven birdies at Riviera Country Club to hold a one-shot edge over South Korea's Sei Young Kim on the day's leaderboard.

Jennifer Kupcho Surges Up the LPGA Leaderboard

Kupcho led the field in approach shots on the day with an iron play on the second hole that landed within a foot of the pin. She then built momentum with three consecutive birdies during the afternoon stretch.

According to the world No. 26, a pre-tournament scouting trip helped her read Riviera's greens and angles ahead of time.

"I just really, really like the golf course," she said after Round 1. "It's kind of a ball-striker's paradise. Just hit it down the fairway, hit it on the green and make the putts."

A victory would give Kupcho her fifth career LPGA Tour win and her first major title since the 2022 Chevron Championship.

However, she faces stiff competition in Mexico's Gaby Lopez and Japan's Hinako Shibuno, as both ended the day just two strokes back after carding opening rounds of 3-under-par 68. Lopez made five birdies through her first eight holes before three bogeys pulled her back.

No. 1 Nelly Korda Faces Early Hurdles at Riviera

While Kupcho thrived, US star Nelly Korda endured a frustrating opening day, finishing at 2-over par 73 after struggling with accuracy off the tee.

She swapped out a pair of custom Nike shoes sent by NBA superstar LeBron James mid-round, but said the footwear wasn't to blame.

"It wasn't a great day," Korda told reporters. "I hit it really good Monday through Wednesday, so I have honestly no idea where this came from. I'm going to go to the range."

Where to Watch the 2026 US Women’s Open LPGA Leaderboard

Coverage of the second round of the US Women's Open begins today at 2 PM ET, live on USA Network.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda is officially heading to the Netherlands, as the LPGA Tour star just punched Team USA's first ticket to the 2026 US Solheim Cup.

Korda holds 2,603 points in the US standings, putting her more than 1,000 points ahead of second-place Angel Yin. And with only nine qualifying events left on the LPGA schedule, it appears that no one can catch her.

US captain Angela Stanford shared her excitement about the news. She praised Korda's work ethic and competitive spirit, calling her a massive asset for Team USA in the upcoming international tournament.

"Nelly's hard work, demeanor, and competitiveness make her an asset and I can't wait to watch her compete for the USA at Bernardus," Stanford said.

Nelly Korda Rockets to the Top of the LPGA Tour Standings

Over her last 30 LPGA Tour starts, Korda has lifted four trophies including the 2026 Chevron Championship — her third career major title.

She opened her 2026 season with six consecutive T2 or higher finishes, including three wins. This fall will mark her fifth Solheim Cup appearance, as Korda carries a 10-5-1 lifetime record into the event.

With the Cup still months away, the 27-year-old is now focused on a tournament much closer to home.

This week, she's gracing the LPGA leaderboard at Riviera Country Club for the 2026 US Women's Open. After failing to get a win at last year's competition, Korda is more motivated than ever to add yet another win to her 2026 LPGA season run.

"It made me hungrier to be in those positions," Korda said last year's performance. "There's no better place to be in than in the hunt on a back nine on Sunday at a major championship, especially at the Women's Open."

Where to Watch the 2026 US Women’s Open LPGA Major

The US Women's Open runs through Sunday, with live coverage across USA, Peacock, and NBC Sports.

The LPGA is hitting new heights this week, as the US Women’s Open takes over Riviera Country Club with a record $12.5 million on the line.

The tournament upped the ante after offering $12 million in 2024 and 2025, becoming the latest LPGA Tour event to raise its purse this year.

“We’re proud to lead on that front as we lift up the women’s game,” USGA Chief Championships Officer John Bodenhamer said.

Sweden’s Maja Stark returns after capturing the 2025 title, while world No. 1 Nelly Korda hunts the only major LPGA trophy missing from her shelf.

Michelle Wie West also joins the this week’s LPGA leaderboard, using her last year of exemption after stepping away from pro golf three years ago.

Where to Watch the 2026 US Women’s Open LPGA Major

The US Women’s Open tees off today at 9:45 AM ET, with live coverage across USA and Peacock.

French golfer Celine Boutier is back in the winner's circle after mounting a final-round comeback to capture the 2026 ShopRite LPGA Classic on Sunday.

Entering the final day four strokes behind the leader, Boutier fired a flawless 5-under-par 66 at the Seaview Bay Course. She carded three crucial birdies around the turn to finish the 54-hole tournament at 9-under 204.

The victory marks her seventh career LPGA Tour title and second win at the New Jersey tournament.

Dramatic Final Round Shakes Up ShopRite LPGA Leaderboard

Second-round leader Soo Bin Joo controlled the tournament early on. But the 22-year-old South Korean struggled on the back nine. Joo lost her cushion and tumbled down the standings after a critical double-bogey on the 13th hole.

That's when Boutier launched her come-from-behind run. She seized the top spot on the LPGA leaderboard on that same hole by sinking a dramatic 30-foot birdie putt.

Thailand's Arpichaya Yubol staged a late rally with consecutive birdies on the final two holes. However, she finished one stroke behind the 32-year-old Frenchwoman.

"To have a chance to win today is definitely something very special," Boutier of the win. "I think it's great tournament, very special for me, so really excited to be able to have another win here."

The 2026 ShopRite LPGA purse topped $2 million, offering a substantial payout to the top finishers. Boutier is expected to take home over $300,000 in prize money after claiming the top spot.

More importantly, the win gives the French star valuable momentum heading into next week's US Women's Open.