Nelly Korda Wins Shortened LPGA Tournament of Champions

ORLANDO, Fla. Nelly Korda captured her 16th LPGA Tour victory on Sunday when the season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club was shortened to 54 holes because of frigid temperatures and strong winds that made the course unsuitable for a final round.

The American, who went winless throughout 2025 after securing seven titles in 2024, finished at 13-under par 203. Her lead stood at three shots over Amy Yang when officials made the call around noon Eastern time, following an assessment of the conditions. Eight players, including Yang, resumed and completed their third rounds in the afternoon, but the fourth round was canceled. Korda, already finished, spent the time on the putting green and practice range, preparing as if play would continue.

The decision came after play was suspended during Saturday's third round due to gusts approaching 40 miles per hour. Youmin Hwang's ball was blown off the 17th green by a right-to-left wind after she missed an 18-foot birdie putt, prompting rules officials to halt action. The par-3 17th and the exposed 18th hole raised concerns about fairness. Temperatures on Sunday dipped below freezing in...