Nelly Korda has won her 19th career LPGA victory, a feat not seen in American golf for 27 years.
What happened?
Korda's Riviera win was her fourth major title, drawing parallels with Juli Inkster's 1999 U.S. Women's Open title.
Inkster won 20 LPGA victories, including four majors, and achieved the career grand slam.
Why it matters for Nelly Korda
Korda's performance has sparked comparisons with Inkster's 1999 season, which ended with her entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame.
At 27, Korda is two points shy of the 27 needed to enter the Hall.
What comes next?
Korda will compete in the KPMG Women's PGA at Hazeltine National, where she could play her way into the LPGA Hall.
Since Inkster's achievement, six international players have entered the Hall, but no Americans.
Nelly Korda is engaged and 27 years old, unlike Inkster, who was 39 with two children when she won her first U.S. Women's Open.
Inkster's 1999 win was followed by her victory at the McDonald's LPGA Championship.
Korda's win at Riviera was a significant milestone in her career, marking her 19th LPGA victory.
As of 2026, Korda has four major titles, including her recent win at Riviera.
The LPGA Hall of Fame has seen six international players enter since Inkster's achievement.
These players include Annika Sorenstam, Karrie Webb, Se Ri Pak, Inbee Park, Lorena Ochoa, and Lydia Ko.
Nelly Korda's performance has been impressive, with her 19th career LPGA victory coming in 2026.
Korda's chance to play her way into the LPGA Hall is significant, given the 27-year wait for an American player.
The KPMG Women's PGA at Hazeltine National will be an important tournament for Korda.