After a winless 2025 campaign that left her questioning her form, Nelly Korda has returned to dominance in 2026 with a victory and two runner-up finishes. The LPGA star leads multiple statistical categories through 11 rounds, suggesting her world-beating form has returned just as major season approaches.
LPGA star Lexi Thompson announced the death of her grandfather after missing the cut at the Ford Championship in Arizona. The emotional golfer said she's unsure when she'll return to competition as she prioritizes family time during this difficult period.
Nelly Korda fired a 7-under 65 in tough afternoon conditions to post the lowest 36-hole total of her LPGA career at 16-under 128. The world No. 1 holds a two-shot advantage over defending champion Hyo Joo Kim heading into the weekend at the Ford Championship in Phoenix.
Nelly Korda fired a 7-under 65 Friday to establish a two-shot halfway lead at the Ford Championship in Phoenix with her lowest 36-hole LPGA Tour score. Defending champion Hyo Joo Kim sits second, setting up another weekend showdown between the two stars.
Lydia Ko switched to a new Scotty Cameron T12 prototype putter and fired a career-low 61 in the first round of the Ford Championship. The round put her within striking distance of breaking Annika Sorenstam's 1999 LPGA record of 59.
Stanford commit Asterisk Talley fired a stunning 7-under 65 in the second round of the Ford Championship, matching the day's low score and vaulting into a share of ninth place. The 17-year-old amateur's 36-hole total of 134 represents the lowest score by an amateur on the LPGA Tour since 2021.
Lydia Ko fired a career-best 12-under 60 to take a one-shot lead at the Ford Championship, while defending champ Hyo Joo Kim shot 61. The morning wave dominated scoring with Nelly Korda three back after a 63.
Lydia Ko fired a career-best 60 to take a one-shot lead at the Ford Championship, highlighting her resurgence on tour. The narrow advantage sets up a dramatic final round amid a season marked by fierce LPGA competition.
Seventeen-year-old amateur Asterisk Talley fired a career-best 7-under 65 in the second round of the Ford Championship, vaulting into the top 10 and posting the lowest amateur score on the LPGA Tour since 2021. The Stanford-bound high schooler finished with four consecutive birdies after recovering from an early double bogey.
The 2026 Ford Championship features a $2.25 million purse with 22 of the top 25 world-ranked players competing at Phoenix's Cattail Course. Defending champion Hyo Joo Kim leads a star-studded field that includes Nelly Korda and the returning Jessica Korda.
The LPGA Tour's Ford Championship is underway at Whirlwind Golf Club, offering a $2.25M purse as players prepare for upcoming majors. Hyo Joo Kim enters fresh off her Founders Cup victory while the tour expands initiatives like Ford's Power Her Drive campaign.
The LPGA Tour's elite field competes at the Ford Championship in Phoenix, with $2.25M on the line. Defending champ Hyo Joo Kim returns alongside Nelly Korda and a star-studded field as players prep for upcoming majors.