Nelly Korda officially vaulted to No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, following her victory at the Women’s PGA Championship on Sunday.
The top spot is now occupied by somebody from the United States for just the third time ever. Stacy Lewis held the No. 1 spot for a month in 2013 and five months in 2014, while Cristie Kerr led for five weeks in 2010.
“Reaching World No 1 has always been a goal of mine, and I can’t believe that I’ve actually done it,” the Bradenton, Fla., native said in a release. “The other players who have been No 1 are incredible and I’m honored to join that list.”
Korda’s three-stroke victory Sunday over fellow American Lizette Salas at Atlanta Athletic Club was her second consecutive win and first major title. It followed her trophy at the Meijer LPGA Classic near Grand Rapids, Mich.
