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Nelly Korda is 2 for 2 in major titles this season. The Women’s PGA at Hazeltine National is next
By Darren Wolfson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 24, 2026
· 4 min read
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this especially busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, where the top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a third straight major trophy.
From winning the U.S. Women’s Open in California to playing in a pa...
Key takeaway Women’s Open in California to playing in a pair at the Dow Championship in Michigan to brand-building for the sport in New York, the 27-year-old Korda has had little time for retreat.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club brings significant attention to the Twin Cities, with the world's top-ranked player Nelly Korda competing for her third straight major title. As the tournament unfolds, local golf enthusiasts and spectators will have the opportunity to witness exceptional play, potentially inspiring a new generation of golfers in the Minneapolis -St. Paul area. The presence of high-profile events like the Women's PGA Championship also underscores the region's reputation as a premier destination for major sporting events, which can have a positive impact on local businesses and tourism. With Korda's dominance on the course and her commitment to growing the sport, her participation in the tournament is likely to draw large crowds and generate excitement among local fans, further solidifying the Twin Cities' position as a hub for golf in the Midwest.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The latest stop for Nelly Korda in this especially busy summer is the Women’s PGA Championship in Minnesota, where the top-ranked player in the world will try this week to hoist a third straight major trophy.
From winning the U.S. Women’s Open in California to playing in a pa...
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