World number one Nelly Korda claimed her second points‑based LPGA player‑of‑the‑year award after a dominant start to the 2026 season, winning four tournaments including two majors. The 28‑year‑old is now one victory away from qualifying for the LPGA Hall of Fame.
World number one Nelly Korda rebounded from a difficult opening round with a three‑under‑par 68 on day two of the Women’s Open. The strong performance put her at one‑under‑par overall, five strokes behind leader Haeran Ryu, setting up a tight chase for the weekend.
Nelly Korda, the world number one golfer, trails Ina Yoon by six shots after the second round of the Women’s PGA Championship. Korda, who has already won the Chevron Championship and U.S. Open this year, remains in contention for a third consecutive major title.