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.
World No. 2 Nelly Korda squandered a remarkable comeback with a devastating short-range 3-putt on the 17th hole Sunday. The miss cost her the 2026 Fortinet Founders Cup, losing by one shot to Hyo Joo Kim after erasing a five-shot deficit.
Nelly Korda mounted a stunning comeback from five shots down in the final round of the Fortinet Founders Cup, only to miss a crucial 3-foot par putt on the 17th hole. The costly mistake handed Hyo Joo Kim a one-shot victory and left Korda reflecting on what she called "one stupid mistake."