Updated May 3, 2026, 3:25 p.m. ET
Nelly Korda’s third career major victory resulted in a return to No. 1 in the world. On Sunday, she claimed win No. 3 of the 2026 season.
Korda opened the 2026 Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba on Thursday with a 68, then followed that up with a pair of 67s to take a three-shot lead into the final round. Korda has yet to finish outside the top 2 in 2026.
Get all the updates from El Camaleon Golf Course at Mayakoba.
See all the final scores on the 2026 Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba live leaderboard right here. See the breakdown of the prize money at Mayakoba.
Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more! Korda rolls in a bogey from the fringe on 18 to ice it
It was just her second bogey of the week but no matter. Nelly Korda has now won twice in eight days and three times this season.
Nelly Korda is on the 18th hole at Riviera
Korda sent her final tee shot of the week into the thick foliage down the right side of the 18th hole and had to hit a provisional, which ended up in a bunker. This sequence would lead to just her second score worse than par all week. But, it also comes with her leading by six shots.
A non-Nelly update
Yu Liu is one of four golfers at double digits under par, but Liu is a whopping seven shots back with just three to go. Nice shot here, though:
Korda in a tough spot just off the cart path
She would save par there, giving her six pars in a row as she maintains a six-shot lead.
Coverage moves to CBS for Korda coronation
As the broadcast moves to network TV for the last seven holes, Korda still holds a six-shot lead. The LPGA reports only three instances of a player winning five or more shots after winning a major: Lorena Ochoa (2008 Corona Championship, 11 shots), Louise Suggs (1952 All-America Women’s Open, 9 shots), Se Ri Pak (1998 Jamie Farr, 9 shots).
Korda makes turn with 6-shot lead
After a wayward second shot, Korda managed to save par on the ninth to keep her six-shot lead with nine to play. The World No. 1 shot a bogey-free 32 on the front nine.
ANWA champ hanging tough
Augusta National Women’s Amateur champion Maria Jose Marin turned down an invitation to compete in the Chevron Championship, focusing instead on the SEC Championship. Now, the Arkansas player is battling for a top-10 finish in Mexico. Currently T-11 at 5 under.
Korda extends lead to six shots
We’ll just put this on repeat. Korda’s birdie at the par-5 seventh hole has 4 under on the day and 18 under overall. She now leads by six shots over Arpichaya Yubol.
Korda extends lead to five shots
Korda followed up her eagle with a birdie.
Korda makes eagle to open four-shot lead
Korda started with four pars but then made eagle at the par-5 fifth hole to get to 16 under.
Nelly Korda seeking an LPGA win after return to No. 1
On Monday, when the Rolex Rankings were updated, Korda was back in the top spot. It marked her seventh time taking over No. 1. She has collectively spent 108 weeks in the No. 1 position over the course of her career.
What’s at stake for Nelly Korda at Rivieray Maya Open
With a win, Korda would have 18 career LPGA victories. She would claim her third win in 2026 in six starts. Her other finishes this year are a solo second and two ties for second. Only two golfers have beaten her this season. Futher, a win would make Korda:
The 26th American to earn 18 or more wins on the LPGAThe first to reach 18 LPGA wins since Lydia Ko in 2022The first American to reach 18 LPGA wins since Cristie Kerr in 2015The youngest American to reach 18 LPGA wins since Nancy Lopez in 1980