World No. 1 Korda Clinches Player of the Year Award... "One More Win Would Secure Hall of Fame Spot"
Reached four wins early in the season, including two majors
Second Player of the Year award, following 2024
Skipped the Asian Swing, set to compete in The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge
World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States has secured the LPGA Tour Player of the Year award.
The LPGA Tour announced on the 4th (Korea time) that Korda had clinched the award, with three events remaining in the 2026 season. Korda has won four tournaments this year, including the majors Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open. The LPGA Tour Player of the Year is determined by the player who earns the most points based on results in events entered.
Nelly Korda has been confirmed as the winner of the LPGA Tour Player of the Year award. AFP-Yonhap
View original imageThis is the second time Korda has won the award, following 2024. After skipping all the fall events in the "Asian Swing," Korda will compete in The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge and the CME Group Tour Championship.
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With the Player of the Year award, Korda has accumulated 26 points, one short of the 27 points needed to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. If she wins just one more event this year, she will enter the LPGA Tour Hall of Fame at age 28.
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