At Glance
– ‣ Nelly Korda wins her fifth consecutive victory at the Chevron Championship, marking a dominant run and solidifying her status as the world No.1 in the LPGA Tour.
– ‣ Korda’s victory at the Chevron Championship is her second Major title, highlighting her exceptional performance and raising the question of whether she can extend her winning streak further.
– ‣ The Chevron Championship witnessed a strong field with notable performances from players like Maja Stark and Brooke Henderson, but ultimately Korda’s consistent play across the tournament secured her the win.
A major addition to @NellyKorda's growing trophy case 🏆
— LPGA (@LPGA)
Oh boy, here we go. The Chevron Championship has wrapped up, and what a spectacle it was. Nancy Lopez, Annika Sorenstam, and now, Nelly Korda. She’s etched her name into the LPGA Tour history books, clinching her fifth consecutive victory. The big question on everyone’s mind: can she snag a sixth? Given her current form, I’d say betting against her might not be the wisest move. And with that, we’ve wrapped up our coverage of the Chevron Championship. Thanks for sticking with us!
Nelly Korda just added a major trophy to her collection. That’s right, another one for @NellyKorda’s already impressive trophy case. Check out this tweet for a glimpse of her moment of triumph.
And then, there was the moment Korda made it a fabulous five-for-five. Securing her fifth win in a row, and it’s a major championship to boot! Here’s the tweet capturing that victorious moment.
After her win, Korda shared, “That back nine felt like the longest of my life. It was a grind, but oh, so worth it.” Finally, she can breathe a sigh of relief.
She’s done it! Korda clinched her fifth consecutive win and her second Major title with a birdie on the 18th. What a moment!
Henderson finished strong with a birdie on 18, carding an even par 72 to finish at -10. She didn’t match her third round’s brilliance but secured another top-5 finish in a Major. Korda was nearly there with an eagle putt from off the green.
Korda was on the brink of sealing the deal. She almost reached the green in two on the par-5 18th, needing just a par to win.
Maja Stark almost pulled off some 72nd hole magic, finishing at 11-under. Here’s the tweet showing that near-magical moment.
Stark gave it her all on the 18th but fell just short. Still, she managed a tap-in birdie to secure solo second at -11.
Korda started the 18th with a perfect tee shot. Stark was the only one who could potentially snatch the victory, but she needed something extraordinary.
Korda missed a short birdie putt, keeping her lead intact as we waited to see Stark’s move on the 18th.
Then, Korda doing Korda things. She nearly aced the 17th hole. Check out this tweet capturing the almost hole-in-one.
Korda hit the flagstick on 17! Just when she needed a big play, she delivered with one of her best swings of the day.
Stark kept her hopes alive with a birdie on 17, moving up to -10. The final hole was all that stood between her and a potential upset.
Korda made no mistake with her par putt on 16, showing her determination to win.
Korda found herself battling for par again on 16 after an errant tee shot. Meanwhile, Coughlin applied pressure with a birdie on 18, moving to -10.
Korda faced a setback with a bogey on 15, marking two bogeys in her last five holes. Despite this, she maintained a three-shot lead.
After finding water on 15, Korda managed to recover, landing on the green and setting up a par putt. Coughlin’s bogey on 17 widened Korda’s lead.
Korda faced trouble on the 15th, possibly finding water. Her lead seemed a bit less secure as she showed signs of nerves.
Henderson and Ryu struggled on the 14th, falling to -9. Korda, on the other hand, stayed steady at -13.
Coughlin’s bogey on the 16th dropped her back to -10, three behind Korda. Her slim chances at the title seemed to fade.
Thitikul had a tough day, dropping to a tie for 12th after leading at -11 before thunderstorms halted play.
Korda missed a chance for birdie on 13, keeping her lead at two strokes. Henderson and Ryu were still in the hunt.
Korda attacked the 13th, aiming for the green in two but just missed. She still had a good chance for birdie.
Coughlin made a move, cutting Korda’s lead down to two with a birdie on the 14th.
Then, the luckiest shot of the tournament? Jasmine Koo bounced one out of the water. You’ve got to see it to believe it.
Korda saved par on 12, maintaining her lead. The competition was heating up, but she remained in control.
Korda’s first bogey in 39 holes came on the 11th, showing she’s human after all. She had to regroup quickly.
Coughlin moved to -10 with a birdie on the 13th, keeping the pressure on Korda.
Korda dropped a shot on the 11th, her lead narrowing. She had been cruising until then but faced a new challenge.
Korda found trouble on the 11th, hitting into trees. She had to pitch out, leaving a difficult par putt.
Korda’s chip on the 10th was something special, moving her to 14-under. Check out this tweet capturing the moment.
Henderson couldn’t save par on the 10th, falling further behind. Ryu managed to stay in contention.
Korda chipped in for another birdie on the 10th, extending her lead. The competition was struggling to keep up.
Im dropped back to -9 after a bogey on the 10th. The final group was finding the going tough.
Korda’s front 9 stats showed her dominance, hitting fairways and greens with precision.
Korda parred the 9th, maintaining her lead. Ryu was making a move, trying to close the gap.
Big week for golf, indeed. Korda was leading, and Scheffler was also in contention at the RBC Heritage. Golf fans had plenty to celebrate.
Korda’s birdie putt on the 8th extended her lead. She was on fire, looking for her fifth win in her last five starts.
Another birdie for Korda on the 8th. She was making it look easy, extending her lead to three shots.
Korda’s dominance on the par 5s was a key factor in her success. She was the queen of the par 5s.
Huge crowds were following Korda, a testament to her growing popularity and the excitement of her potential victory.
Korda managed a par on the 7th, continuing her steady play. Both Henderson and Ryu also made pars.
Coughlin and Ciganda moved to -9, heating up the competition. Korda still led, but the field was closing in.
Henderson’s birdie on the 6th brought her closer to Korda. The competition was fierce.
Five players were on -8, making the leaderboard even more crowded. The final round was shaping up to be a thriller.
Henderson made back-to-back birdies, signaling her intent to challenge Korda. The lead was narrowing.
Korda’s bunker shot on the 4th set up a birdie, extending her lead. She was in control.
Ryu made another bogey, falling further behind. Korda and Henderson were pulling away.
Im cut Korda’s lead to two with a birdie on the 5th. The competition was heating up.
Korda led by three after a birdie on the 4th. She was pulling away from the pack.
Korda set up another birdie chance on the 4th. She was looking to extend her lead further.
Im moved to -9 with a birdie on the 4th. The competition was fierce, but Korda remained in the lead.
Henderson was playing well, continuing her excellent form from the third round.
Korda and Henderson both birdied the third, keeping the pressure on. The battle was on.
Nordqvist was making her move, climbing up the leaderboard with three birdies in her first eight holes.
Birdies for Korda and Henderson on the third kept the competition tight. Korda maintained her lead.
Korda hit a beauty on the third, setting up a birdie chance. She was leading by one and looking confident.
Henseleit and Zhang were in contention, closing the gap at the top. The leaderboard was getting crowded.
Ryu dropped another shot, and Korda took the lead. The competition was intense from the start.
Ryu was struggling early, missing the green on the second hole. The pressure was mounting.
Korda’s tournament so far had been a masterclass in steady, smart golf. She was the one to beat.
Ryu bogeyed the first, making for a tough start. Korda and Henderson were now tied for the lead.
The chasing group started solidly with pars on No.1. Korda, Henderson, and Ryu were off to an intense start.
The final group was off, with Korda finding the fairway bunker. The stage was set for a thrilling conclusion.
Ryu’s birdie on the 18th in the third round gave her a one-stroke advantage. The final round was set to be a showdown.
The penultimate group teed off, setting the stage for a dramatic final round. The competition was fierce.
Nelly Korda was on the brink of making history. Could she join the ranks of Lopez and Sorenstam with a victory today?
The final round was underway, with several players already making moves. The stage was set for an unforgettable day of golf.
Phew, what a day! From Korda’s dominance to the thrilling chase by the competition, the Chevron Championship was a golf fan’s dream. Thanks for following along with us!
