Nelly Korda Dominates: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2026 Chevron Championship Final Round
The stage is set at the Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, and all eyes are on one woman: Nelly Korda. As we head into the final round of the 2026 Chevron Championship, Korda isn’t just leading the pack—she’s threatening a complete blowout in one of the most prestigious events on the LPGA tour.
Korda’s Quest for History
Nelly Korda has been in unstoppable form since Thursday. The 2024 champion has surged ahead, entering Sunday with a commanding five-shot lead. To put her dominance into perspective, only ten players in the entire field are within ten shots of her current mark.
A victory this Sunday would be more than just another trophy. For the 27-year-old phenom, it would mark her third major championship title and her second Chevron win. More impressively, she has the opportunity to achieve a feat that has eluded her in major career play until now: a wire-to-wire blowout victory.
The Chase: Can Anyone Stop Her?
While Korda holds the throne, Patty Tavatanakit is the closest challenger. Tavatanakit has played incredibly steady golf, recording only one bogey over the first three days. However, even a nearly flawless performance has left her five shots behind. For Tavatanakit to lift the trophy, she will need a career-defining final round to bridge the gap.
How to Watch the 2026 Chevron Championship Final Round
Don’t miss a single putt of the final showdown. Whether you prefer traditional cable or digital streaming, here is the complete broadcast schedule for Sunday:
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- Peacock (Streaming): Coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET).
- NBC (TV): Full broadcast coverage from 2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET.
For real-time scoring and deeper analysis of the players, you can follow the official updates via NBC Sports Golf.
Final Round Tee Times (Sunday)
Check out the full schedule for the final round. The tension builds as the day progresses, culminating in the high-stakes final group.
Early Morning Wave:
• 7:55 AM — Jenny Shin, Peiyun Chien, Amy Yang
• 8:06 AM — Paula Reto, Nastasia Nadaud, Jessica Porvasnik
• 8:17 AM — Allisen Corpuz, Mao Saigo, Albane Valenzuela
• 8:28 AM — Andrea Revuelta, Wei-Ling Hsu, Suvichaya Vinijchaitham
Mid-Morning Wave:
• 8:50 AM — Yana Wilson, Minjee Lee, Brooke M. Henderson
• 9:12 AM — Haeran Ryu, Saki Baba, Nanna Koerstz Madsen
• 9:23 AM — Jenny Bae, Shannon Tan, Celine Boutier
• 9:56 AM — Youmin Hwang, Maja Stark, Ayaka Furue
Late Morning Wave:
• 10:18 AM — Perrine Delacour, Hannah Green, Jing Yan
• 10:29 AM — Jasmine Suwannapura, Angel Yin, Lauren Coughlin
• 10:51 AM — Chiara Tamburlini, Cassie Porter, Yuka Saso
• 11:02 AM — Megan Khang, Jennifer Kupcho, Hye-Jin Choi
The Final Showdown:
• 11:35 AM — Lexi Thompson, Jin Hee Im, Akie Iwai
• 12:08 PM — Nelly Korda, Patty Tavatanakit, Ruoning Yin
Will Nelly Korda seal her legacy with a dominant win, or will the pressure of the final round open the door for a surprise contender? Tune in this Sunday to find out!
