Nelly Korda
Nelly Korda surges to seven-shot lead at Chevron Championship
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Nelly Korda fired a strong second round to reach 14 under par after 36 holes at the Chevron Championship, opening a seven-shot lead in the LPGA's first major. Amateur Farah O’Keefe sits tied for second at seven under, drawing inspiration from Rory McIlroy's Masters comeback. Stacy Lewis marked an emotional farewell with her father caddying her final hole.
Nelly Korda has posted three wins and three runner-up finishes in her first six starts of the 2026 LPGA season.
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Fresh off her 18th LPGA Tour victory at the 2026 Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, Nelly Korda shared the childhood origins of her famously fluid swing on the Pat McAfee Show. She credited her parents, particularly a simple cue from her father, for instilling the rhythm that defines her game.
Nelly Korda shot an 8-under 64 to take a three-stroke lead in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions despite cold and windy conditions. The third round was suspended due to unplayable winds on the 17th hole, leaving several players unfinished. Play resumes Sunday at 10 a.m. ET with split tees.