Nelly Korda finishes eighth at KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Nelly Korda's attempt to win her third consecutive major fell short at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship in Chaska, Minnesota. After starting the final round slowly, she rallied to within three shots of the lead with three consecutive birdies but faltered with a bogey on the 12th hole. Korda shot 1-over 73 in the final round, finishing at 6 under and tied for eighth, seven strokes behind South Korea's Haeran Ryu, who won her first major title. Following the tournament, Korda plans to compete in the upcoming Amundi Evian Championship.
- •Korda finished with a final round score of 73 at the KPMG Women's PGA.
- •She shared eighth place at 6 under, seven shots behind winner Ryu.
- •Korda made three consecutive birdies but struggled with a bogey at the 12th.
- •She had two double bogeys on the 16th hole, marking a notable trend.
- •Korda will compete next at the Amundi Evian Championship this summer.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda falls short of third straight major at Women’s PGA Championship
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda falls short in bid for third straight major at KPMG Women's PGA
"Nelly Korda attempted to become the third woman to win the first three majors of the year at the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
""You guys made that such a big thing," said Korda of the quest for a third consecutive major win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 2:59 AMNelly Korda falls short of third straight major at Women’s PGA Championship
Nelly Korda attempted to become the third woman to win the first three majors of the year at the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 12:48 AMNelly Korda falls short in bid for third straight major at KPMG Women's PGA
"You guys made that such a big thing," said Korda of the quest for a third consecutive major win.
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