Nelly Korda Secures Annual LPGA Honor and Nears Hall of Fame

Golfer Nelly Korda secured the points-based player of the year award on Tuesday in Daytona Beach, moving within one victory of qualifying for the LPGA Hall of Fame.

The 28-year-old American collected four tournament victories during the calendar year, securing major titles at The Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open held at Riviera Country Club.

The achievement arrives with three events left on the schedule because rival competitors are mathematically eliminated from overtaking her points total.

South Korean competitor Haeran Ryu withdrew from a tournament in Malaysia due to an injury, while Miyu Yamashita and Jeeno Thitikul declined to enter the upcoming event in Florida.

Securing the prestigious circuit award grants Korda 26 total points, placing her one point short of the requirements needed for induction into the sports hall of fame.

Regarding the potential career milestone, Korda said in June, "I think it's an amazing accomplishment and it would be one of the best achievements of my career for sure."

The four-time major champion previously claimed the player honor in 2024 and opened the current season with six consecutive tournaments where she finished either first or second.

Her campaign began in Orlando, Florida, where she triumphed at the Tournament of Champions following weather reductions that limited the contest to 54 holes.

Should she secure membership soon, Korda would follow players such as Inbee Park and Lydia Ko, who both met the qualification criteria at age 27.

Korda skipped the four-week Asia swing of the tour and now prepares to participate in the final two weeks of competition within her home state of Florida.

Those upcoming events include The Annika and the CME Group Tour Championship, where the top-ranked golfer can earn her 27th point.