Multiple media outlets reported that Korda led wire-to-wire and never trailed after the first round, finishing at 18-under 270, one shot short of Dottie Pepper's tournament record. She celebrated by jumping into the pool by the 18th green. Korda joined Juli Inkster and Amy Alcott as the only players in 50 years to win an LPGA major leading by multiple shots after each round. According to Korda, the big lead made the weekend mentally difficult. She has played in the final group in all five tournaments she played this year, winning the season opener and the first major, finishing runner-up in the other three. Korda earned 12.5 million kronor for the victory.
However, contradictory reports have emerged regarding the winner and tournament details. Wikipedia reports that Mao Saigo won the 2025 Chevron Championship in a five-way sudden-death playoff, birdieing the first playoff hole. According to Wikipedia, five players tied for the lead at 281 (−7) after 72 holes: Lindy Duncan, Ariya Jutanugarn, Kim Hyo-joo, Mao Saigo, and Yin Ruoning. Liu Yan and Ryu Hae-ran shared the first round lead with rounds of 65, according to Wikipedia. Liu Yan shot an even-par 72 in the second round and remained in first place, and had an albatross on the par-5 8th hole. Ryu Hae-ran and Mao Saigo shared the lead after the third round at 9 under par. The tournament was held April 24–27 at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, according to Wikipedia. In contrast, svenskgolf.se reported that the tournament was held at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. This fundamental disagreement about the winner, scores, and venue suggests that the sources may be covering different editions of the tournament, or that one set of reports is erroneous. Readers should verify the correct winner and details.
In the first round, multiple sources reported that Nelly Korda shot seven-under-par 65. However, Wikipedia states that Korda shot 77 (five over par) in the first round, a 12-shot discrepancy. Patty Tavatanakit and Somi Lee both shot 67 in the first round, according to major media. Mimi Rhodes shot 69 on her tournament debut. Charley Hull shot level par. World number one Jeeno Thitikul shot 74. Seven Swedish players were in the field. Maja Stark shot 69 (three under par) in the first round, and according to major media, she was tied for fourth. However, research sources indicate that Maja Stark and Linnea Ström both shot 69, placing them tied for eighth. Linn Grant shot 70 (two under par), placing her tied for 18th according to research, while major media reported Grant shot 70. Maja Stark won the US Open in 2024.
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In the second round, Nelly Korda shot seven under par for the second consecutive day, total 14 under par, leading by six strokes, according to major media. Maja Stark shot better in the second round, total five under par, tied for seventh. Linnea Ström shot two over par in the second round, total one under par, tied for 30th. Linn Grant missed the cut after the second round. Grant made a triple bogey on the 17th hole in the second round and shot seven over par for the round, finishing at five over par total. Madelene Sagström, Frida Kinhult, and Anna Nordqvist also missed the cut. Ingrid Lindblad made the cut in 62nd place.
Linn Grant had a cyst burst in early April and was hospitalized, according to Sportbladet. According to Sportbladet, Grant described having endometriosis, with symptoms including cysts on her ovaries. These health issues likely affected her performance, as she struggled in the second round.
Korda said the big lead made the weekend mentally difficult, highlighting the challenge of maintaining focus with a comfortable advantage. Her wire-to-wire victory places her among elite company, joining Juli Inkster and Amy Alcott as the only players in 50 years to win an LPGA major leading by multiple shots after each round.
The unresolved contradictions between major media reports and Wikipedia entries raise questions about which year's Chevron Championship is actually being described. The majority of sources report Nelly Korda as the winner, while Wikipedia reports Mao Saigo. The first round leader discrepancy—Patty Tavatanakit and Somi Lee versus Liu Yan and Ryu Hae-ran—further muddies the waters. The venue disagreement between Carlton Woods and Memorial Park adds another layer of confusion. Readers are advised to consult official LPGA records to determine the correct outcome.