Nelly Korda Holds Off Charley Hull For Seventh LPGA Tour Title Of Year

World No.1 Nelly Korda secured her seventh LPGA Tour title of the year with a stunning victory at the Annika Driven by Gainbridge at Pelican. Despite a shaky start to her final round, Korda delivered an extraordinary back-nine performance at Pelican Golf Club, highlighted by five consecutive birdies from the 11th to the 15th holes.

This dominant stretch allowed her to overtake overnight leader Charley Hull, who had started the day with a one-stroke advantage. Hull’s challenge faltered with an inconsistent round, and although she kept pace initially, Korda’s brilliance proved too much to match. A composed finish secured a three-shot victory for Korda, solidifying her remarkable comeback following an injury layoff.

Korda’s triumph was particularly impressive given her recent absence from the tour, with her last appearance dating back to September. Her victory also sets her up as the favorite heading into the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship. Hull, despite flashes of brilliance, couldn’t find the consistency needed to halt Korda’s charge.

Meanwhile, Jin Hee Im made a late push for the title but ultimately fell short, finishing alongside Hull and Weiwei Zhang. Korda’s dominance this season, which includes seven titles, underscores her position as a powerhouse in women’s golf and reaffirms her unassailable lead in the Race to CME Globe standings.