Nelly Korda wins fifth consecutive tournament at Chevron Championship

American golfer Nelly Korda made history on Sunday by winning her fifth consecutive tournament at the Chevron Championship in Texas. The 25-year-old world number one equaled an LPGA record with this remarkable feat, joining the likes of Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam.

Korda started the final round one shot behind the leader, Ryu Hae-ran from South Korea, but managed to finish on 13 under par after a challenging day on the course. Her final round included five birdies and two bogeys, securing her victory by two shots.

In a post-match interview, Korda expressed her relief and excitement at winning her second major title, stating, “That back nine felt like the longest back nine of my entire life.” She also mentioned feeling nervous and sick to her stomach during the final holes but ultimately managed to pull through and lift the major trophy.

Swedish golfer Maja Stark made a late surge to finish in second place at 11 under par, while American Lauren Coughlin and Canadian Brooke Henderson tied for third at 10 under par. Ryu Hae-ran finished in fifth place after a tough final round.

English golfers Georgia Hall, Charley Hull, and Lottie Woad all ended the tournament tied for 23rd place at one under par, with Northern Ireland’s Stephanie Meadow finishing one shot behind them.

Overall, it was a thrilling and historic day for Nelly Korda as she continues to dominate the women’s golf scene with her impressive winning streak. Fans and fellow players alike are eagerly anticipating her next tournament appearance to see if she can keep up this incredible momentum.