Is Nelly Korda the first to surpass $4 million in a single LPGA season? Earnings record explored

Nelly Korda recently joined the elite ranks of LPGA golfers to surpass $4 million in single-season earnings, but she is not the first to achieve this feat. Lorena Ochoa set the benchmark in 2007 with an astonishing $4,364,994 in official earnings, a record that remains unbeaten.

Ochoa’s performance that season was unparalleled, with eight tournament victories and 21 top-10 finishes across 25 events. Lydia Ko came close in 2022, earning $4,364,403 with three wins and 14 top-10 finishes, missing Ochoa’s mark by a mere $500. Korda, with $4,164,430 in 2024 earnings so far, stands as the third golfer in LPGA history to reach this milestone, following her triumph at *The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican*.

Korda’s remarkable season includes eight victories and 10 top-10 finishes in 15 starts, putting her within striking distance of Ochoa’s record. The upcoming CME Group Tour Championship offers her an opportunity to rewrite history. With a $4 million winner’s prize and a $1 million reward for the runner-up, Korda could break the record with a strong performance.

The LPGA has seen significant growth in prize purses over the years, but Ochoa’s 2007 achievement remains extraordinary in its historical context. As the season finale looms, golf enthusiasts eagerly await to see if Korda can etch her name into the record books.