Nelly Korda returns to No. 1 in the world after dominant Chevron win
This marks Nelly Korda's seventh time taking over the No. 1 position in the world rankings.
HOUSTON – Nelly Korda will return to No. 1 in the world on Monday after her dominant performance at the Chevron Championship . The victory marked Korda's fifth top-2 finish of the season and her 17th career title.
She overtakes Jeeno Thitikul, who has held the top spot in the Rolex Rankings since Aug. 4, 2025. "I feel very relieved after what I felt mid-round, the nerves of holding that lead and the golf course," said Korda, "and I just feel so happy.
" This marks Korda's seventh time taking over the No. 1 position. She has collectively spent 108 weeks in the No.
1 position over the course of her career. Korda's longest streak at No. 1 came is 71 weeks, stretching from March 25, 2024, to August 3, 2025.