Nelly Korda Chases Historic Season After 5th Straight Win
Golf star Nelly Korda just won her second Chevron Championship, extending an incredible streak that puts her in company with legends. She's now finished first or second in five straight tournaments, a feat only two other women have ever achieved.
Nelly Korda is having the kind of season golfers dream about, and she's just getting started.
The newly crowned World No. 1 captured her second Chevron Championship on Sunday with a commanding five-shot victory. More impressively, she's now finished in the top two in five consecutive tournaments this season, including two wins and three second-place finishes.
That puts Korda in exclusive company. Only two other LPGA golfers have started a season with such dominance: Karrie Webb in 2000 and Annika Sorenstam in 2001.
Both of those legendary seasons ended with seven or eight victories and multiple major championships. If Korda follows their path, 2026 could become one of the greatest single seasons in women's golf history.
Her year began with a victory at the Tournament of Champions in Orlando, where freezing temperatures and harsh winds tested every player. After skipping the Asian Swing, Korda returned with three straight second-place finishes before dominating the Chevron Championship.
The only golfer to beat her this season has been Hyo Joo Kim, currently ranked third in the world, who topped Korda twice in narrow finishes.
Why This Inspires
What makes Korda's 2026 run even more remarkable is how it compares to her already historic 2024 season. That year, she won six of seven tournaments over a four-month stretch and finished with seven victories overall.
But Korda says she's mentally stronger now than she was during that incredible run. "Where I was mentally in 2024 and where I am mentally now are just two different people," she told reporters after her Chevron victory.
That growth mindset is pushing her to new heights. She's more focused, more committed, and more determined than ever before.
Korda didn't waste time celebrating either. After completing the traditional cannonball jump into the water at the Chevron Championship, she immediately set her sights on the next tournament. She committed to playing the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, where she'll tee off Thursday as the overwhelming favorite.
"I'm going to enjoy today and tomorrow, but starting Tuesday I'm locked in to a new week," Korda said.
That relentless drive, combined with her exceptional talent, suggests this historic season is far from over.
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