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Jessica Korda Returns to World No. 1 After Dominant Chevron Victory

Lisa Nakamura
Lisa Nakamura
Golf Correspondent
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Jessica Korda Returns to World No. 1 After Dominant Chevron Victory
Jessica Korda has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking following a commanding performance at the Chevron tournament, marking her return to the summit of women's golf.

Jessica Korda has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking following a commanding performance at the Chevron tournament, marking her return to the summit of women's golf after a stellar display of precision and composure throughout the week.

The American star, who last held the top position earlier in her career, carded a magnificent final round of 65 to finish six strokes clear of her nearest competitor. Korda's victory was built on exceptional ball-striking and a clinical display on the greens, as she rolled in putts from all distances to silence any doubts about her form.

"It means everything to be back at number one," Korda said in her winner's interview. "I've been working so hard on my game, and to see it all come together this week is incredibly satisfying. The Chevron has always been a special tournament for me, and to win it again while returning to the top spot makes this one of the best weeks of my career."

The 25-year-old's triumphcaps a remarkable resurgence this season, having previously captured her third major title at the 2026 Tournament just weeks ago. Her consistency has been remarkable, finishing in the top five in seven of her last eight appearances on the LPGA Tour.

With the world order now reshuffled, Korda sits atop the rankings with a margin of 0.42 points over nearest challenger Lyla Naseem. The victory also guarantees her place at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship, where she will look to cap off an incredible year in style.

Korda's return to world No. 1 sends a clear message to her rivals that she remains the dominant force in women's golf heading into the summer stretch of the season.

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