Nelly Korda Aims for Record-Tying Fifth Consecutive LPGA Win at Chevron Championship

Nelly Korda, the world's top-ranked female golfer, is on the verge of making history as she competes in the Chevron Championship this week. The 24-year-old American star is seeking her fifth, straight, victory, tie, record set by Nancy Lopez in 1978.

Korda's impressive streak began last November when she won the Pelican Women's Championship. She followed that up with victories at the CME Group Tour Championship, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, and most recently, the HSBC Women's World Championship in March.

If Korda can secure the win at the Chevron Championship, which is being held at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, she will join Lopez as the only players in LPGA history to win five consecutive events. Lopez's record has stood for over four decades.

"It would be really special," Korda said about the potential milestone. "Tying Nancy Lopez's record would be incredible. She's such a legend in the women's game. But I'm just taking it one shot at a time, one round at a time, and seeing how it goes."

Why this matters: Korda's pursuit of the record highlights the current dominance of young American players on the LPGA Tour. A win would further cement her status as the face of women's golf and could help attract more attention and sponsorships to the sport.

Korda's recent success has been attributed to her consistency and mental toughness on the course. She leads the LPGA Tour in scoring average and greens in regulation this season. Her coach, Jamie Mulligan, praised her ability to stay focused under pressure.

"Nelly has an incredible ability to stay in the present moment and not get ahead of herself," Mulligan said. "She's worked hard on her mental game, and it's paying off with these wins."

The Chevron Championship, formerly known as the ANA Inspiration, is the first major of the LPGA season. Korda will face stiff competition from a field that includes past champions like Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, and defending champion Patty Tavatanakit.

Korda enters the tournament as the heavy favorite, but she remains focused on the task at hand. "I'm not thinking about the record or anything like that," she said. "I'm just trying to play good golf and put myself in position to have a chance on Sunday. If it happens, that would be amazing. But I'm not going to put any extra pressure on myself."

Key Takeaways

• Nelly Korda, world's top-ranked female golfer, seeks 5th straight LPGA win
• A win would tie Nancy Lopez's 44-year-old record for most consecutive LPGA victories
• Korda's recent dominance reflects the rise of young American players on LPGA Tour
• Korda leads LPGA in scoring average and greens in regulation this season
• Chevron Championship, LPGA's first major, will test Korda's pursuit of history