Nelly Korda Reclaims No. 1 Ranking, Giving LPGA a Much-Needed Lift
Korda won her third career major at the Chevron Championship.
Nelly Korda reclaiming the No. 1 ranking in women’s golf provides a much-needed boost of star power to the LPGA, particularly on the tour’s American homefront. Korda, who was last ranked No.
1 in August, took back the top spot from Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul after her third career major victory Sunday at the Chevron Championship . The $1. 35 million winner’s check increases Korda’s career LPGA earnings to $18.
6 million. In five events this season, Korda has won twice and finished second in the other three tournaments. The hot start is reminiscent of Korda’s trailblazing 2024 season that included a five-tournament win streak that captured national attention , which the LPGA rarely gets.
Korda ended 2024 with seven total victories and a clear role as the face of women’s golf. Then, she went winless in 2025. But her star power was more evident than ever Sunday afternoon, as perhaps the most famous American sports figure took to social media to root her on.