Nelly Korda lands first women's major of 2024 to make it five wins in a row

It was mission accomplished for American ace Korda at The Club at Carlton Woods at The Woodlands in Texas as the women’s world No 1 closed with a 69 to win by two shots from Swede Maja Stark.

Korda, who finished with a 13-under-par total as she landed a second major victory, is the first player to win five times in a row since Nancy Lopez achieved the feat in 1978.

“It's just been a crazy, crazy, crazy couple of weeks, with some really solid golf. I can finally breathe,” said a shivering Korda in her winner’s press conference after taking the traditional leap into the lake by the 18th green.

“I was really nervous on that back nine. I really, really wanted this win. It feels amazing to get it. My first-ever major, competing in a major, was at the US Women's Open at Sebonack, and that was when I dreamt of winning major championships. To have two under my belt now is a dream come true.”

This was Korda’s 13th career victory, becoming the 31st American to achieve that feat on the LPGA Tour. The 25-year-old also joins Lopez and Annika Sorenstam as the only other players since 1978 to win five consecutive titles and will have a chance to top that pair this week in the JM Eagle LA Championship in California.

“I'm going to enjoy this right now, and then I'll think about that,” said a smiling Korda. “It's been an amazing time. Hopefully, I’ll keep the streak alive. But I've been so grateful to compete week in and week out and get the five in a row.”

A closing 80, which saw her come home in 43, for a four-over-par total left Scotland’s Gemma Dryburgh having to settle for a share of 54th spot after being inside the top 20 heading into the final 18 holes. Lottie Woad, winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur just over a fortnight ago, ended up just outside the top 20 as she closed with a 74 for one under.