Korda finishes tied for eighth at Women's PGA Championship
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 2:54 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Nelly Korda shot a 1-over 73 in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, finishing seven shots back in a four-way tie for eighth. The tournament held at Hazeltine National Golf Club saw Korda briefly close the gap to within three strokes of the lead before struggling late in her round. Ultimately, Haeran Ryu claimed the title at 13-under 275, becoming the sixth South Korean winner in the last twelve editions. Korda will take a short break before competing in her next two majors, which offer her a chance for a career grand slam.
- •Korda made a birdie on the 10th hole during her final round.
- •She three-putted five times throughout the tournament.
- •Korda will rest before traveling to Europe for the next majors.
- •Ryu finished first, beating Ina Yoon by two strokes.
- 3:50 AMESPN Golf — Korda to 'chill for a few days' after frustrating finish
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Korda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA
"Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, before three sharp shots gave her a birdie on the 10th hole. Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Korda on this windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club, three weeks after she came back to secure her first U.S. Women's Open title. “I was just trying to take it a shot at a time, really," Korda said.
"Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Nelly Korda on Sunday, but she ended up shooting a 1-over 73 to finish seven shots back and fall into a four-way tie for eighth at the Women's PGA Championship.
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External links- ESPN GolfJun 29, 2026, 3:50 AMKorda to 'chill for a few days' after frustrating finish
Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Nelly Korda on Sunday, but she ended up shooting a 1-over 73 to finish seven shots back and fall into a four-way tie for eighth at the Women's PGA Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:30 AMKorda looks forward to rest before taking on next two majors after frustrating finish at Women's PGA
Nelly Korda moved within three strokes of the lead as she made the turn in the final round of the Women's PGA Championship, before three sharp shots gave her a birdie on the 10th hole. Winning a third straight major to start the season was within reach for Korda on this windy Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club, three weeks after she came back to secure her first U.S. Women's Open title. “I was just trying to take it a shot at a time, really," Korda said.
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