Nelly Korda Clinches Second Major Title at Chevron Championship Amid Historic Winning Streak
American golfer Nelly Korda captured her second major title at the Chevron Championship in Texas, marking an impressive fifth consecutive tournament win. This extraordinary streak ties her with legends Nancy Lopez (1978) and Annika Sorenstam (2004-05) for the most consecutive LPGA wins, cementing Korda’s place among the greats in women’s golf.
At just 25 years old, Korda’s victory at The Woodlands brought her remarkable consistency and skill into the spotlight. Starting the final round just one stroke behind the leader, South Korean Haeran Ryu, and tied with Canada’s Brooke Henderson, Korda managed a final round score of 69 in Houston, finishing the tournament 13 under par.
Sweden’s Maja Stark claimed the runner-up spot, finishing two strokes behind Korda. Meanwhile, American Lauren Coughlin and Henderson tied for third place at 10 under. Ryu, who led entering the final round, ended up in fifth place after carding a two-over-par 74.
Reflecting on her incredible run and the pressure of the final rounds, Korda shared her emotional rollercoaster: “I don’t know how I did it, but I can finally breathe now. That back nine felt like the longest back nine of my entire life. It was a bit of a grind, but I’m happy to get the win. I was definitely feeling the nerves—it’s a major, after all, everything I’ve dreamed of since I was a little girl.”
For those who follow women’s golf closely, particularly through platforms like Novibet sports betting, Korda’s victory was not entirely unexpected given her form leading into the tournament. Her consistent performance has made her a favorite on the sports betting circuit, where each match she plays is keenly analyzed and bet on.
Korda, the world number one and daughter of former Czech tennis player Petr Korda, winner of the 1988 Australian Open, has rapidly ascended to the pinnacle of women’s golf. Her journey to this point includes her first major win at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in 2021 and a victorious start to the year at the LPGA Drive On Championship in January. Following a seven-week hiatus, she returned to dominate three more events in just three weeks, including a win over Ireland’s Leona Maguire in the T-Mobile Match Play final.
As Korda continues to build her legacy, her remarkable ability to maintain poise and deliver under pressure points to a thrilling future in the sport, where every tournament she enters is a showcase of her growing prowess and potential for even greater achievements.