Korda Returns To World Number One With Chevron Win

Nelly Korda returned to nan apical of nan world rankings aft claiming a ascendant five-shot triumph successful nan LPGA Chevron Championship.

It is Korda's 2nd Chevron title successful 3 seasons and ensures she leapfrogs Jeeno Thitikul successful nan rankings, aft nan Thai missed nan cut.

The American equalled nan event's 54-hole scoring grounds connected Saturday but fell 2 shots short of nan tourney grounds of 20 nether par.

"That was a difficult weekend," Korda told NBC Sports.

"Honestly, having that large of a lead, it's not easy. It was decidedly 1 of nan hardest things I've had to do mentally.

"I person an astonishing support system. An astonishing family who are correct down me. An astonishing caddie who is connected nan container and I'm conscionable happy to get it done."

Korda takes her tally of fields to three, aft besides winning nan Women's PGA Championship successful 2021.