Nelly Korda earns LPGA award for top major performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Nelly Korda claimed the Annika Award for the best performance in the majors after winning The Chevron and the U.S. Women’s Open this year. She also tied for eighth in the Women’s PGA Championship and finished tied for fourth in the Women’s British Open, where she shot a closing 68. While Korda won two majors, Haeran Ryu equaled her tally but had a chance to win at the Women’s British Open before closing with two bogeys. The award recognizes players accumulating the most points in major events and is an honor Korda has received twice, joining Minjee Lee in this achievement.
- •Korda won The Chevron and U.S. Women’s Open in 2026
- •She tied for eighth in the Women’s PGA Championship
- •Korda finished tied for fourth at the Women’s British Open
- •Haeran Ryu is another major winner this year
- •Korda is a two-time recipient of the Annika Award
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda performs the best in the majors
"Nelly Korda has to settle for winning the first two majors, and along the way she picked up an LPGA award for the best performance in the majors.
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