Nelly Korda Claims Third Major - LITE

Publication by EssentiallySports

April 26, 2026 | Edition #250

 👋 Hey Golf Fans,

And just like that, the first major of the LPGA season came to an end. Nelly Korda broke multiple records en route to her third major title—a wire-to-wire victory that screamed dominance from start to finish. We’re here to share some quick observations from the day in Houston, along with short updates from the Zurich Classic, where the Fitzpatrick brothers are battling for the title. We’ll knock on your inbox tomorrow morning with a detailed report on the Chevron Championship, plus updates from tournaments across the globe, and more.

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The title sponsor increased the purse size this year by a hefty margin. Here is how much every golfer pocketed.




As you saw, Nelly Korda was unstoppable throughout four rounds at the Chevron Championship. So we are curious to know…

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Nelly became the seventh American female golfer to win three majors before turning 28.

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