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Nelly Korda Clinches LPGA Player of the Year, One Point From Hall of Fame
Nelly Korda has clinched the LPGA Player of the Year award for the second time, with three tournaments left in the season.
The 28-year-old American won four times in 2026, including the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open.
Her lead in the points race became unassailable after South Korea's Haeran Ryu withdrew from a tournament in Malaysia and two other challengers did not enter The Annika.
The award brings Korda to 26 Hall of Fame points, one short of the 27 needed to qualify for the LPGA Hall of Fame.
The LPGA award is separate from the World Golf Hall of Fame.
A win in either of her next two tournaments would earn the final point she needs.
Korda plans to play The Annika and the CME Group Tour Championship, both in Florida.
Nelly Korda clinched the LPGA Player of the Year award with three tournaments left in the season.
It is her second time winning the award, after also claiming it in 2024.
The award brings Korda to 26 points, one short of the LPGA Hall of Fame’s 27-point requirement.
She could earn the final point by winning either of the next two tournaments.
Korda won four times in 2026, including the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open.
- Who
- Nelly Korda, the 28-year-old American golfer.
- What
- She clinched the LPGA Player of the Year award for the second time.
- When
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Daytona Beach, Florida, where the LPGA announced the award.
- Why
- Her rivals could no longer catch her in the points standings. The award moved her to one point short of the LPGA Hall of Fame requirement.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Korda won the Tournament of Champions in her first start of the year.
Korda won four tournaments, including the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open.
Haeran Ryu withdrew from an event in Malaysia because of injury.
Korda clinched the Player of the Year award with three tournaments remaining.
Korda is scheduled to receive the award during the week of the CME Group Tour Championship.
- Player of the Year awards
- 2, including 2024 and 2026
- Korda’s points
- 26
- LPGA Hall of Fame threshold
- 27 points
- 2026 victories
- 4, including 2 majors
- Remaining tournaments
- The Annika and the CME Group Tour Championship