Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda, and Jeeno Thitikul named TIME's top influencers in sports
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
On June 9, 2026, Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda, and Jeeno Thitikul were highlighted in TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list. McIlroy is celebrating his recent success as a two-time Masters champion and aims for a strong performance in the upcoming U.S. Open. Korda has won two majors this season, including the U.S. Women’s Open, while Thitikul, the current No. 2 in the world, seeks her first major title. The recognition underscores their significant impact on the sport, particularly as they continue their successful seasons on the LPGA Tour.
- •Rory McIlroy is a back-to-back Masters champion.
- •Nelly Korda has four LPGA wins this season.
- •Jeeno Thitikul has won two LPGA titles this year.
- •Korda recently captured the U.S. Women’s Open title.
- •All three players have been influential in the golfing community.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — Three golfers named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list
"On Tuesday, Rory McIlroy, Nelly Korda, and Jeeno Thitikul were named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in Sports list for 2026.
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