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Nelly Korda, Back at No. 1, Headlines Queen City Championship

She credits a calmer mindset plus a short reset to carry peak form into a crowded major stretch.

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Nelly Korda hits a tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of The Chevron Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Korda enters the Queen City Championship in Cincinnati with three wins and three runner-up finishes in six 2026 starts, a run that restored her to No. 1 in the world.
  • After wins at the Chevron Championship in Houston and in Mexico, she skipped last week to rest from back-to-back events and long travel.
  • She says patience on the course and acceptance of mistakes have helped her stay loose and protect mental freshness.
  • The busy run ahead includes the U.S. Women's Open in early June, the KPMG Women's PGA later that month, and the Evian Championship in Europe.
  • Data highlights the edge behind the streak, with Tour-leading iron play, a 75% up-and-down rate, and par-5 scoring that outpaces the field by a wide margin.