Nelly Korda seeks LPGA Hall of Fame spot at Women's PGA Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Nelly Korda competes in the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine, aiming to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame. Currently two points shy of the required 27, Korda can secure entry with a championship victory, which would also mark her third leg of the calendar grand slam. She has won four events this season, including two majors. If she does not win, Korda is projected to earn two points for the Rolex Player of the Year award, contingent on her scoring average being maintained. The last player to enter the Hall of Fame was Lydia Ko in 2024.
- •Korda currently has 25 points towards Hall of Fame entry.
- •A win at the Championship would give Korda three legs of the grand slam.
- •She has four wins this season including two majors.
- •Korda's scoring average of 68.26 is leading the competition.
- •The LPGA features notable players like Laura Davies who are not in the Hall.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — What does Nelly Korda need to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame?
"A victory at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine would give her three legs of the calendar grand slam and put her in the Hall of Fame.
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