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Nelly Korda regains the No. 1 spot in the world rankings after winning the Chevron Championship, marking her 17th career title. She surpasses Jeeno Thitikul, who held the top position since August 2025.
Nelly Korda returns to No. 1 in the world after dominant Chevron win
HOUSTON – Nelly Korda will return to No. 1 in the world on Monday after her dominant performance at the Chevron Championship. The victory marked Korda's fifth top-2 finish of the season and her 17th career title. She overtakes Jeeno Thitikul, who has held the top spot in the Rolex Rankings since Aug. 4, 2025.
"I feel very relieved after what I felt mid-round, the nerves of holding that lead and the golf course," said Korda, "and I just feel so happy."
This marks Korda's seventh time taking over the No. 1 position. She has collectively spent 108 weeks in the No. 1 position over the course of her career.
Nelly Korda poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
Nelly Korda imitates taking a selfie with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course.
Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede jump into the water feature after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
Nelly Korda has been ranked No. 1 a total of seven times in her career.
Nelly Korda delivered a dominant performance at the Chevron Championship, achieving her fifth top-2 finish of the season.
Nelly Korda overtook Jeeno Thitikul, who had been at the top of the Rolex Rankings since August 4, 2025.
Nelly Korda has spent a total of 108 weeks as the No. 1 ranked golfer throughout her career.
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Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede jump into the water feature after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede react after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston.
Nelly Korda watches a tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
Nelly Korda Nelly Korda looks on alongside caddie Jason McDede on the second tee during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston.
Nelly Korda looks on from the second tee during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course.
Nelly Korda hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
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Nelly Korda poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
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Nelly Korda poses with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
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Nelly Korda imitates taking a selfie with the Dinah Shore Trophy after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course.
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Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede jump into the water feature after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
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Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede jump into the water feature after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
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Nelly Korda and caddie Jason McDede react after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park in Houston.
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Nelly Korda celebrates after winning the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston.
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Nelly Korda watches a tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
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Nelly Korda Nelly Korda looks on alongside caddie Jason McDede on the second tee during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston.
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Nelly Korda looks on from the second tee during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course.
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Nelly Korda hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
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Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park.
Korda's longest streak at No. 1 came is 71 weeks, stretching from March 25, 2024, to August 3, 2025.
Korda's victory at Memorial Park marks her third major championship title. She's now five points shy of the 27 required to enter the LPGA Hall of Fame.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Nelly Korda returns to No. 1 in Rolex Rankings after dominant Chevron win