2026 Chevron Championship ends with a Nelly Korda coronation - and a cannonball
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Key Points:
- Nelly Korda won the Chevron Championship at 18 under par, maintaining a five-shot lead entering the final round and securing her third major title and 17th LPGA Tour win.
- Korda set a new LPGA major record with a 36-hole total of 130, the lowest in history excluding the Amundi Evian Championship, by shooting back-to-back 65s on Thursday and Friday.
- Despite slowing down over the weekend with two rounds of 70, Korda held her lead and finished strong, highlighted by a long par putt on the final hole.
- The tournament saw improved attendance after a quiet start at its new venue, Memorial Park in Houston, with a large crowd witnessing Korda's final putt and celebration.
- Korda is projected to regain the No. 1 world ranking on Monday, marking a strong start to her 2026 season with two wins and consistent top finishes after a winless 2025.
