Nelly Korda is delivering at the Chevron Championship exactly as one would expect from a true world No. 2 – and even better! After two incredible rounds, she has seized the lead and is poised to shake up the field. Anyone not yet glued to the green is missing out on real golf drama!
What an incredible round! Korda simply delivered two rounds of 65 on the first two days of the major at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. That makes a stunning 14-under and a total score of 130 strokes. She is a solid 6-7 shots ahead of second-place Patty Tavatanakit, who is at 8-under. This is, by the way, her lowest 36-hole major score and the largest 36-hole lead in Chevron history! Things are really going strong for her.
Pro-Level Mental Game
No wonder Korda is dominating like this. After a winless 2025, she made a significant mindset shift in 2026. She plays more conservatively, avoids unnecessary risks at the pins, and relies on safe lag putts to save par. She now calmly handles challenging lies, and communication with her caddie is top-notch. Her attitude of "just making it happen" when things get tricky is paying off. Many amateurs could learn a thing or two from her.
The Hunt for Major Number Three
This weekend, Korda is aiming for her third major title, the first since her victory at the Chevron in 2024. With her incredible performance on Friday, April 24, 2026, where she carded eight birdies – on holes 1, 3, 9, 11, 12, 14, 17, and 18 – and only a single bogey on hole 6, she has set the course for it. She feels "really good" and consciously hits or misses in safe zones.
Today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, the third round begins. With this cushion, Nelly Korda is perfectly positioned to claim victory. The golf world is eagerly watching to see if she can maintain this incredible form and lift her third major trophy.
