Washington (United States) (AFP) – Nelly Korda is chasing her third straight major at the Women's PGA Championship, but the world number one says she won't be focusing on her chance of the rare feat.
Issued on: 24/06/2026 - 22:46
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"I'm just out here trying to play golf for sure," Korda said Wednesday at Hazeltine, in Chaska, Minnesota."I think I have a very in-the-moment mindset this year, which I'm just trying to take towards the end of the year."Only two women have won three straight major titles in a season, Babe Zaharias back in 1950 when the LPGA had just three majors, and South Korean star Park In-bee in 2013.Korda is an overwhelming favorite to join that elite club after piling up four wins already this season, including a five-stroke triumph in the Chevron Championship and a one-shot victory at the US Women's Open."No matter what happens, I've just told myself if I am lifting the trophy, like, that is obviously the main goal at the end the week," Korda said."But I'm going to prepare or focus on my preparation and know that I'm 100% confident in it and lean on that."Korda has eight top-three finishes in her last nine starts and is also just two qualifying points away from the 27 needed to earn entry to the LPGA Hall of Fame.That's also something the 27-year-old American is choosing not to focus on.
